{"product_id":"smart-grids-david-bakken-9781482206111","title":"Smart Grids: Clouds, Communications, Open Source, and Automation","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe utilization of sensors, communications, and computer technologies to create greater efficiency in the generation, transmission, distribution, and consumption of electricity will enable better management of the electric power system. As the use of smart grid technologies grows, utilities will be able to automate meter reading and billing and consumers will be more aware of their energy usage and the associated costs. The results will require utilities and their suppliers to develop new business models, strategies, and processes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith an emphasis on reducing costs and improving return on investment (ROI) for utilities, \u003cb\u003e Smart Grids: Clouds, Communications, Open Source, and Automation\u003c\/b\u003e explores the design and implementation of smart grid technologies, considering the benefits to consumers as well as businesses. Focusing on industrial applications, the text: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides a state-of-the-art account of the smart grid\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplains how smart grid technologies are currently being used\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes detailed examples and test cases for real-life implementation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscusses trade-offs associated with the utilization of smart grid technologies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDescribes smart grid simulation software and offers insight into the future of the smart grid \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe electric power grid is in the early stages of a sea of change. Nobody knows which business models will survive, but companies heeding the lessons found in \u003cb\u003eSmart Grids: Clouds, Communications, Open Source, and Automation\u003c\/b\u003e might just increase their chances for success. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e David Bakken\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1482206110\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781482206111\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e CRC Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/19\/2014\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 466\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.75lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.20h x 6.20w x 1.20d","brand":"David Bakken","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48088372216063,"sku":"9781482206111","price":210.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_814b31f2-d087-4ca5-a7a5-b986fb86cf49.jpg?v=1769104469","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/smart-grids-david-bakken-9781482206111","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}