Distributed Energy Resources and Electric Vehicle : Analysis and Optimisation of Network Operations

Explore the prospective developments in energy systems and transportation through an in-depth examination of Distributed Energy Resources and Electric Vehicle: Analysis and Optimisation of Network Operations . This innovative publication explores the realm of renewable energy, electric vehicles, and their in uence on network operations, offering valuable perspectives for readers from diverse disciplines.

This extensive publication delves into the complex interplay between distributed energy resources (DERs) and electric vehicles (EVs), as well as their incorporation into established power grids. The subject matter encompasses a diverse array of topics, encompassing the attributes and advantages of distributed energy resources (DERs) and electric vehicles (EVs), obstacles related to grid integration, efficient allocation of resources, and strategies pertaining to demand response. The book offers a comprehensive exploration of system analysis and optimisation techniques, emphasising the effective utilisation of distributed energy resources (DERs) and electric vehicles (EVs) in energy networks. It aims to equip readers with a robust comprehension of strategies to optimise the performance and potential of DERs and EVs in this context.

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Aijaz Ahmad received his B.E. (Electrical Engg.) degree from National Institute of Technology (NIT), Srinagar, India in 1984, M.Tech. and Ph.D. from Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi, India in 1991 and 1998 respectively. He was a Lecturer and later Assistant Professor in the Electrical Engineering Department, NIT, Srinagar. Since 2006 he has been working there as a Professor. In between he remained Head of the Department from 2012-2015. His main research interests are Power System Operation & Optimization, Power System Restructuring and Deregulation, Flexible AC Transmission, Energy System Planning & Auditing. Aijaz Ahmad is a Member IEEE, Fellow of Institution of Engineers (India), Life Member of Indian Society for Technical Education and Member Global Science and Technology Forum.

Kushal Jagtap received his B.E. (Electrical Electronics and Power Engg.) degree from the Government College of Engineering Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India in 2007 and, M.Tech. (Power System) and Ph.D. from Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, India in 2012 and 2018, respectively. His PhD thesis title was "Loss Allocation in a Radial Distribution System with Distributed Generation." He joined as a PostDoc fellow under the project title "Impact of Electric Vehicles on Demand Side Management" at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras, India in 2018. He is presently working as an Assistant Professor in the Electrical Engineering Department, NIT Srinagar since 2018. His main research interests and major topics taught during the last three years are Loss Allocation, Distributed Generation, Power System Operation & Optimization, Power System Restructuring and Deregulation, and Flexible AC Transmission. Kushal Jagtap has been a Member IEEE for the last three years.

Keerti Rawal received her B.Tech (Electrical Engineering) from National Institute of Technology Jaipur, Rajasthan, India in 2013 and M.E. (Electrical Engineering) from Indian Institute of Science Bangalore in 2015. Keerti Rawal is currently pursuing PhD in Department of Electrical Engineering NIT Srinagar. She is exploring the impacts of integration of renewable energy resources and storage on the electrical grid, primarily focussing on electricity markets and energy analytics in her doctoral research. Her key interests are energy market, power system optimization, energy analytics, distributed optimization, energy forecasting, electric vehicles, control strategies, spinning reserves, and energy storage technologies. She has been a student member of IEEE for 4 years.