The New World of Utilities : A Historical Transition Towards a New Energy System

"After decades of stability, power systems are currently undergoing a rapid transition - demand patterns are evolving, while supply sources are shifting to renewable energies at an accelerated pace. This book, written by an experienced energy professional, combines the various aspects of supply and demand developments to offer a unified perspective. It highlights the key changes that the world of electric utilities and power systems will face in the coming decade, as well as the major challenges that will emerge as a result. Supplemented by a wealth of global and local data, the book describes the major patterns that affect both supply and demand, and provides a quantified analysis of their impacts on power system grids and markets. Lastly, it explores the new technologies that can enable the success of these transformations"--Back cover Front Matter ....Pages i-xvii Introduction (Vincent Petit)....Pages 1-4 The Transition to a New Electric World (Vincent Petit)....Pages 5-32 The Transition to a New Power Mix (Vincent Petit)....Pages 33-90 The Transition to a New Grid (Vincent Petit)....Pages 91-144 Solutions for a Sustainable Transition (Vincent Petit)....Pages 145-188 Facilitating the Transition Through Digital Technologies (Vincent Petit)....Pages 189-195