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Smart Energy Grid Design for Island Countries

Challenges and Opportunities

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  • © 2017

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Editors:
  1. F.M. Rabiul Islam

    1. School of Engineering and Physics, The University of the South Pacific, School of Engineering and Physics, Suva, Fiji

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  2. Kabir Al Mamun

    1. School of Engineering and Physics, The University of the South Pacific, School of Engineering and Physics, Suva, Fiji

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  3. Maung Than Oo Amanullah

    1. School of Engineering, Deakin University, School of Engineering, Truganina, Australia

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  • Highlights the challenges of smart energy grids (SEGs) and offers corresponding solutions
  • Provides a detailed analysis of energy source stability and availability
  • Offers case studies to maximize readers’ understanding
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Part of the book series: Green Energy and Technology (GREEN)

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Table of contents (14 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xi
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  2. Possibilities and Challenges of Implementing Renewable Energy in the Light of PESTLE & SWOT Analyses for Island Countries

    • F. R. Islam, K. A. Mamun
    Pages 1-19

  3. Utilization and Optimization of Diesel Generation for Maximum Renewable Energy Integration

    • J. M. Hamilton, M. Negnevitsky, X. Wang, A. Tavakoli, M. Mueller-Stoffels
    Pages 21-70

  4. Optimal Control System of Under Frequency Load Shedding in Microgrid System with Renewable Energy Resources

    • T. Madiba, R. C. Bansal, J. J. Justo, K. Kusakana
    Pages 71-96

  5. Power Quality Impacts and Mitigation Measures for High Penetrations of Photovoltaics in Distribution Networks

    • Peter Wolfs, M. Mejbaul Haque, Sawkat Ali
    Pages 97-124

  6. Grid-Connected and Off-Grid Solar Photovoltaic System

    • V. Karthikeyan, S. Rajasekar, Vipin Das, P. Karuppanan, Asheesh Kumar Singh
    Pages 125-157

  7. Feasibility Study and Design of a Flywheel Energy System in a Microgrid for Small Village in Pacific Island State Countries

    • D. Aitchison, M. Cirrincione, G. Cirrincione, A. Mohammadi, M. Pucci
    Pages 159-187

  8. Energy Storage Systems in Solar-Wind Hybrid Renewable Systems

    • Abhishek Awasthi, V. Karthikeyan, Vipin Das, S. Rajasekar, Asheesh Kumar Singh
    Pages 189-222

  9. Frequency Stability Improvement in Weak Grids by Storage Systems

    • Gianpaolo Vitale
    Pages 223-258

  10. Identifying Energy Trends in Fiji Islands

    • Shamal Selvin Chand, Aamir Iqbal, Maurizio Cirrincione, F. R. Islam, K. A. Mamun, Ajal Kumar
    Pages 259-287

  11. Energy Grid Management, Optimization and Economic Analysis of Microgrid

    • Vipin Das, P. Karuppanan, V. Karthikeyan, S. Rajasekar, Asheesh Kumar Singh
    Pages 289-325

  12. Energy Management of AC-Isolated Microgrids Based on Distributed Storage Systems and Renewable Energy Sources

    • Andoni Urtasun, Pablo Sanchis, Luis Marroyo
    Pages 327-379

  13. Optimal Design and Energy Management of a Hybrid Power Generation System Based on Wind/Tidal/PV Sources: Case Study for the Ouessant French Island

    • O. H. Mohammed, Y. Amirat, M. E. H. Benbouzid, G. Feld
    Pages 381-413

  14. Hybrid Diesel/MCT/Battery Electricity Power Supply System for Power Management in Small Islanded Sites: Case Study for the Ouessant French Island

    • Z. Zhou, M. E. H. Benbouzid, J. F. Charpentier, F. Scuiller
    Pages 415-445

  15. Optimal Power Flow of a Battery/Wind/PV/Grid Hybrid System: Case of South Africa

    • K. Kusakana
    Pages 447-465
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This book identifies the challenges, solutions, and opportunities offered by smart energy grids (SEGs) with regard to the storage and regulation of diversified energy sources such as photovoltaic, wind, and ocean energy. It provides a detailed analysis of the stability and availability of renewable sources, and assesses relevant socioeconomic structures.


The book also presents case studies to maximize readers’ understanding of energy grid management and optimization. Moreover, it offers guidelines on the design, implementation, and maintenance of the (SEG) for island countries.


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Editors and Affiliations

  • School of Engineering and Physics, The University of the South Pacific, School of Engineering and Physics, Suva, Fiji

    F.M. Rabiul Islam, Kabir Al Mamun

  • School of Engineering, Deakin University, School of Engineering, Truganina, Australia

    Maung Than Oo Amanullah

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