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In recent years, research attention on the smart grid comprising distributed power generators such as micro-grids has significantly increased [1–7]. The smart grid continues to evolve to date by integrating electric power engineering technologies with communication networks, through a plethora of power instrumentation sensors and smart meters deployed between the electricity generator and consumers. Through these assorted technologies, the smart grid is expected to offer the consumers the long-cherished opportunity to communicate with their utility provider. This empowers the consumers to express their energy needs in an interactive manner with the provider, and also allows them to monitor and regulate their own energy use. However, the smart grid communication and power distribution systems are subject to many complex issues such as architecture with legacy support, varying demand response and load management, varying price of power, power loss in smaller micro-grids, electricity storage, security, and so forth. These issues lead to various decision making challenges.
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Fadlullah, Z.M., Kato, N. (2015). Conclusion and Future Directions. In: Evolution of Smart Grids. SpringerBriefs in Electrical and Computer Engineering. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-25391-6_9
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