Abstract :
The author mostly discusses the future of electric power systems, mentioning the past primarily to point out mistakes and so, hopefully, to avoid repeating them. The author discusses frequency and voltage control, complexity of systems, energy sources, and structure of the electric utility industry
Keywords :
electricity supply industry; energy resources; frequency control; power system control; voltage control; electric power systems; electric utility industry structure; energy sources; frequency control; system complexity; voltage control; AC generators; Current supplies; Economic forecasting; Electrical equipment industry; Electricity supply industry; Frequency; Power generation economics; Power system planning; Power system reliability; Voltage;