Electric power distribution, 6th ed.

Abstract

The book has gone through five editions since it was first published in 1981. For the last three decades, the book has been catering solutions to the problems inherent in the large expanse of electric power distribution. The fifth edition of the book became very popular and had seen thirteen re-prints. In addition, McGraw-Hill, New York, published its US Edition. Demand for electricity is rising fast, and sub-transmission and distribution capacity developments need to keep pace. The challenges of the 21st Century are: · Rising electricity costs · Poor reliability and quality of power · Inseparate/Improper regulatory framework for renewable energy · Poor quality materials particularly distribution transformers and energy meters · Energy inefficiency · Wasteful expenditure · Corporate governance deficit Since the inception of the Electricity Act 2003, the electric utilities are moving towards unbundled model of generation companies (GENCOs), transmission companies (TRANSCOs) and distribution companies (DISCOs). Power markets, energy service companies (ESCOs) and electricity franchisee (EF) are other emerging entities, which are expanding fast. Thus, power system planning engineers will have to achieve sustainability. Dynamic Regulatory Commissions need to be more pro-active to provide momentum to renewable energy sector and address the perennial energy deficit. Enlightened centre/state electricity regulators can study reports, investigate the violations and put penalty if it occurs.