Title :
Smart Grids and Beyond: Achieving the Full Potential of Electricity Systems
Author :
Kezunovic, Mladen ; McCalley, James D. ; Overbye, Thomas J.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. & Comput. Eng., Texas A&M Univ., College Station, TX, USA
Abstract :
This paper explores how electricity systems may evolve in the 21st century. The paper focuses on some fundamental challenges facing the utilization of electricity today and for years to come. Paralleling the challenges, several directions of how new solutions may emerge are suggested. In this context, some new approaches to manage power system development and deployment are outlined.
Keywords :
power system management; smart power grids; electricity systems; electricity utilization; power system management; smart grids; Electricity supply industry; Frequency control; Home appliances; Power distribution; Power system economics; Power system planning; Smart grids; Technological innovation; Battery storage plants; carbon economy; electrical vehicles; power engineering; power industry; renewable energy resources; transportation;
Journal_Title :
Proceedings of the IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/JPROC.2012.2187131
