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Communication Challenges and Solutions in the Smart Grid

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  1. Fayҫal Bouhafs

    1. School of Computing and Maths, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, United Kingdom

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  2. Michael Mackay

    1. School of Computing and Maths, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, United Kingdom

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  3. Madjid Merabti

    1. School of Computing and Maths, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, United Kingdom

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Part of the book series: SpringerBriefs in Computer Science (BRIEFSCOMPUTER)

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Table of contents (7 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-ix
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  2. Overview of the Smart Grid

    • Fayҫal Bouhafs, Michael Mackay, Madjid Merabti
    Pages 1-12

  3. Communication for Control in Heterogeneous Power Supply

    • Fayҫal Bouhafs, Michael Mackay, Madjid Merabti
    Pages 13-23

  4. The Smart Grid in the Last Mile

    • Fayҫal Bouhafs, Michael Mackay, Madjid Merabti
    Pages 25-35

  5. Communication Solutions for Backhaul and Wide Area Networks

    • Fayҫal Bouhafs, Michael Mackay, Madjid Merabti
    Pages 37-51

  6. Home Energy Management Systems

    • Fayҫal Bouhafs, Michael Mackay, Madjid Merabti
    Pages 53-67

  7. Communication Technologies for Smart Energy Management Systems

    • Fayҫal Bouhafs, Michael Mackay, Madjid Merabti
    Pages 69-81

  8. Towards a Unified Smart Grid ICT Infrastructure

    • Fayҫal Bouhafs, Michael Mackay, Madjid Merabti
    Pages 83-95
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This SpringerBrief discusses the rise of the smart grid from the perspective of computing and communications. It explains how current and next-generation network technology and methodologies help recognize the potential that the smart grid initiative promises. Chapters provide context on the smart grid before exploring specific challenges related to communication control and energy management. Topics include control in heterogeneous power supply, solutions for backhaul and wide area networks, home energy management systems, and technologies for smart energy management systems. Designed for researchers and professionals working on the smart grid, Communication Challenges and Solutions in the Smart Grid offers context and applications for the common issues of this developing technology. Advanced-level students interested in networking and communications engineering will also find the brief valuable.
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  • School of Computing and Maths, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, United Kingdom

    Fayҫal Bouhafs, Michael Mackay, Madjid Merabti

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