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This entry describes the major components of the electricity distribution system – the distribution network, substations, and associated electrical equipment and controls – and how incorporating automated distribution management systems, devices, and controls into the system can create a “smart grid” capable of handling the integration of large amounts of distributed (decentralized) generation of sustainable, renewable energy sources.
This chapter was originally published as part of the Encyclopedia of Sustainability Science and Technology edited by Robert A. Meyers. DOI:10.1007/978-1-4419-0851-3
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Abbreviations
- Demand response:
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Allows the management of customer consumption of electricity in response to supply conditions.
- Distributed generation:
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Electric energy that is distributed to the grid from many decentralized locations, such as from wind farms and solar panel installations.
- Distribution grid:
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The part of the grid dedicated to delivering electric energy directly to residential, commercial, and industrial electricity customers.
- Distribution management system:
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A smart grid automation technology that provides real time about the distribution network and allows utilities to remotely control devices in the grid.
- Distribution substation:
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Delivers electric energy to the distribution grid.
- Distribution system:
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The link from the distribution substation to the customer.
- Renewable energy:
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Energy from natural resources such as sunlight, wind, rain, tides, biofuels, and geothermal heat, which are naturally replenished.
- Smart grid:
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A modernization of the electricity delivery system so it monitors, protects, and automatically optimizes the operation of its interconnected elements.
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McDonald, J.D., Wojszczyk, B., Flynn, B., Voloh, I. (2013). Distribution Systems, Substations, and Integration of Distributed Generation. In: Begovic, M. (eds) Electrical Transmission Systems and Smart Grids. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-5830-2_2
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