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Books in Electric power

This portfolio covers the generation, transmission, and distribution of electric power, including grid management, smart grids, and emerging technologies. Supporting researchers, engineers, and policymakers, it features cutting-edge innovations, system optimization, and reliability studies. With a focus on sustainability and efficiency, these resources address challenges in modern power systems, integrating renewable sources and smart technologies to ensure resilient and sustainable electricity supply for society.

  • Aviation Electrification

    Design, Technologies, and Energy Source Integration for Electronic Power Systems
    • 1st Edition
    • October 1, 2026
    • Tao Yang + 2 more
    • English
    Aviation Electrification: Design, Technologies, and Energy Source Integration for Electronic Power Systems presents the latest developments in the emerging area of electric-powered aircraft. Sections move from essential considerations for electric aircraft design to cutting-edge applications and case studies. A holistic approach covers generation, distribution, and control, as well as challenges for energy management, storage, and EMC/EMI. Collecting some of the best-known names in the field, the book will bring students, researchers, and engineers up-to-date on the electric aircraft technology and the next great challenges in achieving sustainable air transport.

  • Smart Penetration of Electric Vehicles in Distribution Grids

    • 1st Edition
    • October 1, 2026
    • Linni Jian + 1 more
    • English
    Smart Penetration of Electric Vehicles in Distribution Grids offers in-depth knowledge on how to optimize electric vehicle charging and grid integration in a range of novel and traditional distribution architectures. The book begins with a rigorous foundation in the mathematical modeling required and provides extensive analysis of regulatory standards, thus ensuring readers can maximize the practical potential of these technologies. Later chapters dig deeply into novel distribution architectures and the opportunities in nano- and microgrids, as well as peak load management and voltage stability enhancement and other aspects of optimization and control of EV charging demand in active power distribution grids.Designed for students, researchers, and engineers, Smart Penetration of Electric Vehicles in Distribution Grids combines theoretical knowledge with practical case studies, regulatory guidance, and industry insight.

  • Electric Vehicle Conductive and Wireless Charging Technologies

    Power Electronics for Grid Integration
    • 1st Edition
    • September 1, 2026
    • Yiming Zhang + 1 more
    • English
    Electric Vehicle Conductive and Wireless Charging Technologies: Power Electronics for Grid Integration provides a comprehensive overview of the latest advancements and challenges in the field of electric vehicle charging technology. The book begins by providing a clear assessment of the research history and context before proposing a set of implantation standards for both conductive and wireless charging. Each charging technology is given a detailed assessment, and the two are contrasted in a variety of case studies and scenarios. Specific challenges such as wide-voltage-gain efficient conductive charging and misalignment tolerance and interoperability in wireless charging are presented, with potential solutions.Critically... auxiliary systems from positioning to foreign object detection are put in context, and a practical assessment of integration challenge is provided. This book equips students, researchers, and engineer with a holistic view of the challenges, cutting-edge research landscape, and integration opportunities related to EV wireless and conductive charging.

  • Stochastic Planning and Modeling for Energy Systems

    Methods, Applications, and Developments
    • 1st Edition
    • August 1, 2026
    • Miadreza Shafie-khah
    • English
    Stochastic Planning and Modeling for Energy Systems: Methods, Applications, and Developments acts as a comprehensive resource on both modeling and planning techniques for stochastic methods in power systems, spanning from scenario generation and reduction to investment and operational planning under uncertainty. Chapters demonstrate modeling systems with multiple, interacting uncertainties, load, renewables, network constraints, prices, and how to use these models for robust investment and operational planning. Methods, applications, and the latest developments, including stochastic methods to generation, distribution, capacity investment, DER siting, and demand-side flexibility, especially under high shares of renewables and EVs are presented.Additional... real-world planning challenges, including capacity expansion, microgrid design, and integration of new technologies like hydrogen, batteries, and supercapacitors are examined. Real-world case studies and algorithms are included to demonstrate stochastic workflows and methods. This is a valuable reference for transmission and distribution operators, system planners, market designers, power-system engineers, energy analysts, and MSc-level graduate students in power systems engineering.

  • Handbook of Power-to-X Systems

    Processes, Technologies, and Simulation Models
    • 1st Edition
    • August 1, 2026
    • Francesco Liberato Cappiello + 3 more
    • English
    Handbook of Power-to-X Systems: Processes, Technologies, and Simulation Models is a comprehensive guidebook on Power-to-X technologies, leading the energy engineer from fundamental principles of these electrochemical techniques to complex practical applications for conversion and management in energy systems. This book begins with an overview of the Power-to-X background, clarifying fundamental questions of components, frameworks, uses in sustainable energy, and the history of the technology. This is followed by in-depth analysis of the essential techniques electrolysis and carbon capture, including methods of modelling and practicalities for implementation.Addit... chapters break down the role of various power-to-X processes, with Power-to-Gas, Power-to-Liquids, Power-to-Chemicals, Power-to-Heat, and Power-to-Power assessed, along with pragmatic guidance on regulatory and policy frameworks and assessments of environmental and social impacts. Finally, the book covers innovations and future technologies and provides a wealth of resources for the energy engineer to build understanding.

  • Renewable-to-Vehicle Smart Charging

    Planning, Modeling, and Load Forecasting for Grid Integration
    • 1st Edition
    • August 1, 2026
    • Saleh Aghajan-Eshkevari + 4 more
    • English
    Renewable-to-Vehicle Smart Charging: Planning, Modeling, and Load Forecasting for Grid Integration offering a multidisciplinary approach to integrating electric vehicle charging needs into renewable-powered grids.This book begins with an overview of fundamental technical challenges, tariff mechanisms, and successful implementation examples for renewable-to-vehicle smart charging. Subsequent chapters detail cutting-edge machine learning and Internet-of-Things techniques for load-forecasting and charging resilience, before guiding readers through planning considerations including energy trading methods, fuel-cell vehicles, charging points size and location, and uncertainty modeling.Combining a step-by-step grounding in key challenges and opportunities with practical case studies in the latest ML and AI technologies, Renewable-to-Vehicle Smart Charging: Planning, Modeling, and Load Forecasting for Grid Integration will support students, researchers, and engineers in integrating electric vehicle charging to the renewable-based grids of the future.

  • Robust Dynamic State Estimation of Power Systems

    • 1st Edition
    • August 1, 2026
    • Junbo Zhao + 2 more
    • English
    Robust Dynamic State Estimation of Power Systems demonstrates how to implement and apply robust dynamic state estimators to problems in modern power systems, thereby bridging the literatures of dynamic state estimation and robust estimation theory. The book presents Kalman filter algorithms, demonstrating how to build powerful, robust counterparts. Following sections build out case study-based implementations of robust Kalman filters to decontextualized applications across dynamic state estimation in power systems. Coverage encompasses theoretical backgrounds, motivations, problem formulation, implementations, uncertainties, anomalies and practical applications, such as generator parameter calibration, unknown inputs estimation, control failure detection, protection, and cyberattack detection. Future research topics are identified and discussed, including open research questions. The book will serve as a key reference for power system real-time monitoring, control center engineers, and graduate students for learning (course related work) and research.

  • Tidal Energy Systems

    Design, Optimization and Control
    • 2nd Edition
    • August 1, 2026
    • Vikas Khare + 3 more
    • English
    Tidal Energy Systems: Design, Optimization, and Control, Second Edition reflects the rapid transformation in the energy sector being driven by technological innovations, environmental challenges, and market dynamics. The book covers artificial intelligence applications for design and optimization, advanced data analysis techniques, and integration with smart grids while also addressing sustainability and efficiency. By focusing on interdisciplinary aspects, the book serves as a crucial resource for understanding the complexities of designing, optimizing, and controlling tidal energy infrastructures. It explores a variety of critical areas, including fundamentals, prefeasibility analysis, optimum sizing and modeling, control systems, and reliability assessments of tidal power plants.It also emphasizes the role of artificial intelligence and data analysis in enhancing the performance and maintenance of tidal energy systems. Other significant topics include decision science and operational management, providing readers with a holistic view of the tidal energy sector and the tools necessary for effective implementation and management of tidal energy projects.

  • Plant Intelligent Automation and Digital Transformation

    Volume III: Control Intelligence, Networking and Communication Details
    • 1st Edition
    • July 1, 2026
    • Swapan Basu
    • English
    Plant Intelligent Automation and Digital Transformation: Volume III: Control Intelligence, Networking and Communication Details is an expansive four volume collection reviewing every major aspect of the intelligent automation and digital transformation of power, process, and manufacturing plants, including updates on specific control and automation systems pertinent to various power process plants through manufacturing and factory automation systems. Chapters review new and emergent control intelligence types, including those made possible by artificial intelligence, neural networks, remote control, and robotics.Control system networking and interrelated communication technologies within, and external to, the network are comprehensively addressed. The volume also discusses network usage and system integration through field bus as well as at network levels.

  • Load Frequency Control in Microgrids

    Techniques and Tools for the Energy Transition
    • 1st Edition
    • July 1, 2026
    • Yogendra Arya + 2 more
    • English
    Load Frequency Control in Microgrids: Techniques and Tools for the Energy Transition presents the intricate techniques of microgrid frequency control, with a focus on enhancing power quality and facilitating the transition to sustainable energy sources. This multidisciplinary resource equips readers with the tools and insights to implement effective load frequency control in sustainable microgrids. It delves into topics such as modeling components and systems for analysis, designing controllers, effectively utilizing energy storage systems, and addressing cybersecurity challenges specific to microgrid frequency control. Incorporating theoretical foundations, practical examples, and diverse contributor expertise, this book provides a holistic understanding of challenges and opportunities.Includ... access to Simulink models and code files for practical learning, this book is an indispensable resource for researchers, practitioners, and students seeking to advance sustainable energy systems using microgrids.

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