{"product_id":"modern-electricity-systems-engineering-operations-and-policy-to-address-human-and-environmental-needs-hardcover","title":"Modern Electricity Systems: Engineering, Operations, and Policy to Address Human and Environmental Needs - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eVivek Bhandari\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eRao Konidena\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eWilliam Poppert\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eModern Electricity Systems\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAwarded \"The Best Book for Energy Engineers\" by The American Energy Society 2023\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA welcome textbook instructing on many current aspects of energy generation, transmission, distribution, and consumption\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe importance of a well-informed group of individuals in charge of energy production and use is essential to create a sustainable and greener tomorrow. Technologies and costs are rapidly changing, and environmental goals widely debated in this book. The future of energy is at a crossroads. In addition, energy and technology poverty affects as much as 25% of the world's population. Having the correct set of \"tools\"--a basic understanding of modern electrical systems--is essential, not just for engineers but for our leaders and decision-makers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith decades of experience in industry and academia behind them, the team of authors in \u003ci\u003eModern Electricity Systems\u003c\/i\u003e offers a \"toolbox\" from which the reader will learn what is essential to make informed decisions. As such, this textbook provides an introduction to the fundamentals of how electricity is generated, financed, regulated, rationed, and stored - with consideration not just of the current status of these issues but a glance at what the next decade may hold. Without this basic level of comprehension, the growing global impact and social issues can be discussed and advocated for, but real change in this sector can only be achieved through understanding the systems.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eModern Electricity Systems\u003c\/i\u003e readers will also find: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupport to create a course on energy transition and energy policy for sustainable development\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInternational modern day case studies, that represent the most current and essential topics, to illustrate key concepts, as well as ones focused on the United States\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSample problem sets that bring together essential ideas learned from each chapter\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA textbook written by a team of working professionals with international experience in real-world applications of policy, engineering, and operations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eModern Electricity Systems\u003c\/i\u003e is a helpful reference for graduate and advanced undergraduate students and researchers, policymakers, environmentalists, humanitarians, business leaders, and decision-makers in all three sectors of electricity operations, engineering, and policy matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA welcome textbook instructing on many current aspects of energy generation, transmission, distribution, and consumption\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe importance of a well-informed group of individuals in charge of energy production and use is essential to create a sustainable and greener tomorrow. Technologies and costs are rapidly changing, and environmental goals widely debated in this book. The future of energy is at a crossroads. In addition, energy and technology poverty affects as much as 25% of the world's population. Having the correct set of \"tools\"--a basic understanding of modern electrical systems--is essential, not just for engineers but for our leaders and decision-makers. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith decades of experience in industry and academia behind them, the team of authors in \u003ci\u003eModern Electricity Systems\u003c\/i\u003e offers a \"toolbox\" from which the reader will learn what is essential to make informed decisions. As such, this textbook provides an introduction to the fundamentals of how electricity is generated, financed, regulated, rationed, and stored - with consideration not just of the current status of these issues but a glance at what the next decade may hold. Without this basic level of comprehension, the growing global impact and social issues can be discussed and advocated for, but real change in this sector can only be achieved through understanding the systems. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eModern Electricity Systems\u003c\/i\u003e readers will also find: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupport to create a course on energy transition and energy policy for sustainable development\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInternational modern day case studies, that represent the most current and essential topics, to illustrate key concepts, as well as ones focused on the United States\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSample problem sets that bring together essential ideas learned from each chapter\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA textbook written by a team of working professionals with international experience in real-world applications of policy, engineering, and operations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eModern Electricity Systems\u003c\/i\u003e is a helpful reference for graduate and advanced undergraduate students and researchers, policymakers, environmentalists, humanitarians, business leaders, and decision-makers in all three sectors of electricity operations, engineering, and policy matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVivek Bhandari, Ph.D., PE. SMIEEE\u003c\/b\u003e is a Director at a multinational software company. 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