Emerging Technologies in the Power Industry - Paperback

by Matthew N. O. Sadiku (Author)

Electric power is an important basic industry for our country's economy and social development. The power industry is the sector of the economy that generates, transmits, and distributes electricity and heat. It covers the generation, transmission, distribution, and sale of electric power to the general public and industry. The power industry has been through a remarkable transformation in recent times as a result of modern creative technologies. The key drivers behind this transformation and the commercial opportunities they present include emerging technologies. These emerging technologies show an encouraging application in the power sector. The book considers these emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), drones, the Internet of things, smart grid, renewable energy, advanced metering infrastructure, and immersive technologies.

This book is a comprehensive text on emerging technologies in the power industry. It provides an overview of each emerging technology in simple terms so that beginners can understand it. It is a must-read book for anyone who wants to learn about modern power systems, which have become vital in many areas of life.