From Smart Grid to Internet of Energy

From Smart Grid to Internet of Energy covers novel and emerging metering and monitoring technologies, communication systems, and technologies in smart grid areas to present a valuable reference for readers from various engineering backgrounds. Considering relevant topics on the essentials of smart grids and emerging wireless communication systems, such as IEEE 802.15.4 based novel technologies, cognitive radio networks and Internet of Energy, this book offers a discussion on the emerging trends and research direction for communication technologies. The book includes research concepts and visualization of smart grids and related communication technologies, making it a useful book for practicing network engineers.

Includes global case studies and examples of communications systems integrated with smart gridsPresents literature surveys for a wide variety of smart grids, wired and wireless communication technologies, big data, privacy and securityCovers all aspects of IoE systems and discusses the differences between IoE and Smart Grids

1. Introduction to Smart Grid 2. Smart Metering and Smart Monitoring Systems 3. Smart Grid Network Architectures 4. Wired Communication Technologies in Smart Grids 5. Emerging Wireless Communication Technologies for Smart Grid Applications 6. Cognitive Radio Based Smart Grid Communications 7. Internet of Things for Smart Grid Applications 8. Big Data, Privacy and Security in Smart Grids 9. Roadmap from Smart Grid to Internet of Energy Concept