TY - BOOK AU - Kwasinski,Alexis AU - Weaver,Wayne AU - Balog,Robert S. TI - Microgrids and other local area power and energy systems SN - 9781107012790 AV - TK 3105 K82M 2016 PY - 2016/// CY - Cambridge, United Kingdom ; New York PB - Cambridge University Press KW - SMART POWER GRIDS KW - DISTRIBUTED GENERATION OF ELECTRIC POWER KW - SMALL POWER PRODUCTION FACILITIES N1 - Includes index; Component reliability and system availability; Power generation sources; Operation and control N2 - "Describing the formation, integration, planning, composition, and operation of microgrids, this book explains how local power systems can address limitations in conventional electric power grids, and provides insights into the practical implementation needs and outcomes of microgrid technology. All aspects of microgrid design and applications are covered, including the main technologies involved in microgrids and other local area power and energy systems. The reliability and economic characteristics of microgrid system architecture, energy storage, and grid interaction are explored in depth"-- ER -