Transmission Network Investment in Liberalized Power Markets

This book provides a comprehensive overview of transmission network investment in liberalized power markets, considering the economic and technical fundamentals, case studies, and practical experiences. It discusses the challenges of integrating intermittent renewable power generation and technological innovations into the transmission network.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 594 pages
Publication date: 12 September 2021
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive book offers a thorough examination of transmission network investment in liberalized power markets. In the face of recent government initiatives to promote the integration of intermittent renewable power generation and other technological advancements, transmission investments face both theoretical and practical challenges. Written by esteemed experts with backgrounds in economics and engineering, the book delves into the economic and technical foundations of regulated and merchant transmission investment, encompassing case studies from various countries.

The book is structured into four distinct parts:

Part 1 provides an introductory overview of the economics and engineering of transmission network investment.

Part 2 explores merchant investment in the transmission network, highlighting the key considerations and strategies involved.

Part 3 examines transmission investment coordination and the role of smart grids in enhancing grid efficiency.

Part 4 presents practical experiences of transmission network investment in power markets across different countries, shedding light on the successes, challenges, and lessons learned.

By comprehensively addressing the economics, engineering, coordination, and practical aspects of transmission network investment, this book serves as a valuable resource for policymakers, industry professionals, researchers, and students interested in understanding the dynamics and complexities of the power sector.

Weight: 914g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030479312
Edition number: 1st ed. 2020