Present energy systems are undergoing a radical transformation, driven by the urgent need to address the climate change crisis. At the same time, we are witnessing the sharp growth of energy data and a revolution of advanced technologies.
Hongjian Sun, Professor at Durham University, UK. He is the Head of Durham Smart Grid Laboratory and leads Smart Grid research at Durham, with over 180 papers in refereed journals and international conferences. His research has been funded by EU H2020, EU ERDF, EPSRC, BEIS, Ofgem, Innovate UK, and industry. He is also the Editor-in-Chief for the IET Smart Grid journal.
Weiqi Hua, Assistant Professor at the University of Birmingham, UK. He took postdoctoral positions at the University of Oxford, UK, and Cardiff University, UK, after receiving his Ph.D. from the University of Durham, UK. He is an Editorial Board Member of Applied Energy, and Editorial Board Member of Oxford Open Energy.
Minglei You, Assistant Professor at the University of Nottingham, UK. He is also a member of the Power Electronics, Machines and Control (PEMC) group. He received his Ph.D. from Durham University in 2019, as a recipient of the Durham Doctoral Scholarship. From 2019 to 2021, he was a Postdoctoral Research Associate with Durham University and Loughborough University.
List of Figures
List of Tables
Foreword
Preface
Author Bios
Contributors
Section I Fundamental Theories
Chapter 1 Smart Energy Systems
Chapter 2 Theories of Artificial Intelligence
Chapter 3 Theories of Blockchain Technologies
Section II Applications in Smart Energy Systems
Chapter 4 Reforms in Energy Systems: Prosumers Era and Future Low Carbon Energy Systems
Chapter 5 Application of Artificial Intelligence for Energy Systems
Chapter 6 Implementation of Blockchain in Local Energy Markets
Chapter 7 Cyber Physical System Modeling for Energy Internet
Section III Testbeds for Smart Energy Systems
Chapter 8 Developing Testbeds for Smart Energy Systems