The electrical grid : a nontechnical guide / James A Ketchledge & Steven Catanach.

Tulsa, Oklahoma : PennWell Books, [2024]

viii, 157 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 24 cm

"The electrical grid stands as a remarkable achievement in engineering and management, serving as a vital catalyst for the development and progress of nations worldwide. This book aims to demystify the grid, presenting its intricacies in layman terms to provide a comprehensive understanding of its functioning. Emphasizing the three fundamental pillars-generation, transmission, and distribution-the book illustrates their convergence in powering the world. Furthermore, it explores the significant transformation underway as emerging technologies and renewable resources contribute to the evolution of a more decentralized system. Encompassing all facets of the grid, including equipment, software systems, operations, regulatory aspects, financing, and future challenges, this book offers a holistic perspective on this essential infrastructure"-- Provided by publisher.

Online version: Ketchledge, James A. Electrical grid Tulsa, Oklahoma : PennWell Books, [2023]

English

September 12, 2024

Includes bibliographical references and index.