Innovation and disruption at the grid's edge : how distributed energy resources are disrupting the utility business model /

Innovation and Disruption at the Grid's Edge examines the viable developments in peer-to-peer transactions enabled by open platforms on the grid's edge. With consumers and prosumers using more electronic platforms to trade surplus electricity from rooftop solar panels, share a storage batt...

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Corporate Author: ScienceDirect (Online service)
Other Authors: Sioshansi, Fereidoon P. (Fereidoon Perry) (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London, United Kingdom : Academic Press is an imprint of Elsevier, 2017.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Innovation and Disruption at the Grid's Edge examines the viable developments in peer-to-peer transactions enabled by open platforms on the grid's edge. With consumers and prosumers using more electronic platforms to trade surplus electricity from rooftop solar panels, share a storage battery, or use smart gadgets that manage load and self-generation, the grid's edge is becoming crowded. The book examines the growing number of consumers engaging in self-generation and storage, and analyzes the underlying causes and drivers of change, as well as the implications of how the utility sector--particularly the distribution network--should/could be regulated. The book also explores how tariffs are set and revenues are collected to cover both fixed and variable costs in a sustainable way. This reference is useful for anyone interested in the areas of energy generation and regulation, especially stakeholders engaged in the generation, transmission, and distribution of power. Examines the new players that will disrupt the energy grid markets Offers unique coverage of an emerging and unpublished topic Helps the reader understand up-to-date energy regulations and pricing innovations.
Item Description:Includes index.
Physical Description:1 online resource
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780128117637
012811763X