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"Take the Power Back" is a practical handbook on implementing smart microgrids utilizing low/zero carbon energy. It is intended for any individual, group, company or governmental/non-governmental entity involved in the planning, design, and implementation of resilient clean energy systems and microgrids. The book explores the reasons why a community should consider microgrids, including electrical self-sufficiency, local independence, energy efficiency, cost savings, reduced exposure to utility cost volatility, increased energy resiliency, improved air quality, reduced carbon footprint and greenhouse gas emissions, the social benefits of solving community problems, and economic benefits. The book also covers the different types of microgrid solutions available, such as residential, commercial, and utility services, and explains the different components of a microgrid system, including smart meters, inverters, power generation and storage, and control equipment. Regulatory and management aspects of smart grids are also discussed, including the monitoring, analysis, diagnosis, and decision-making processes required for proper management. The book explores the various options for managing and regulating smart grids, from companies that offer turnkey smart grid "service" systems to communities that purchase their own smart grid equipment and software. Finally, the book examines the implications of the shift from electricity consumer to prosumer and the community responsibility that follows. The governance structure for dealing with microgrid issues is also discussed, as well as how pecuniary operational losses or gains will be managed. Overall, the book offers a comprehensive guide to smart microgrids, highlighting their benefits to communities and providing practical advice to those seeking to implement or assisting with the implementation of microgrids. The book also emphasizes the potential for communities to foster sustainability and social and economic benefits. Microgrids can greatly assist with the transition to renewable energy and will require user (i.e., citizen) engagement to succeed.
Sommario
Preface. Foreword. Introduction. 1. The Why: Is Energy Autonomy Right for You? 2. The What:
Building Blocks of Energy Independence. 3. How Do We Implement a Microgrid? 4. Who Leads
the Energy Evolution and What's Next? 5. Greenberg Family's Journey through Energy
Autonomy. Glossary. Biography.
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Dr Emmanuel Fragnière, CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), is a professor of service design, innovation, and risk management at the University of Applied Sciences Western Switzerland (HES-SO Valais-Wallis). His research focuses on developing design methodologies for the service sector, particularly in the energy and tourism industries. He has contributed to the advancement of sustainable energy planning by integrating geographic information systems (GIS), stochastic programming, and behavioral modeling. Dr Fragnière's work has been published in leading academic journals such as Management Science, Interfaces, Annals of Operations Research, Environmental Modelling and Assessment, and Service Science. He is also the co-author of Risk Management: Safeguarding Company Assets (Crisp Series, 2006; 2015 edition). Alongside his academic work, he participates in service innovation labs and international research projects that aim to improve decision-making and strategic planning in complex service environments, particularly with regard to the challenges of energy transition, sustainability, and social acceptance of micro smart grid technologies (e.g., o-cei.eu).
George Sullivan is a published and well-recognized subject matter expert in federal US Government contracting and procurement, having worked for both the Government for 10 years as a contracting specialist and officer in defense and non-defense agencies and over seven years for private industry as a contracts and compliance manager and director for public, private, and non-profit corporations in both the defense and energy sectors. He is an NCMA certified federal contract manager and licensed to practice law in California and Florida. He holds a JD from Florida International University (cum laude - 2008), and MBA from Thunderbird Graduate School of Global Management (2003), and BA in Russian Studies from UCLA (1996). He currently resides with his wife and two daughters in Northern Virginia, USA.
Loïc Viret is a Swiss entrepreneur with solid international experience in industry and renewable energy. As a specialist in energy storage, he is currently developing large-scale projects, notably in collaboration with several electricity distributors. His technical background is complemented by an MBA (with a specialization in risk analysis) and a degree in educational training. He regularly lectures at EPFL and HES and leads masterclasses on energy self-sufficiency. In 2023, he received the Industry 4.0 Award "The Shapers", a distinction
awarded to individuals and companies in French-speaking Switzerland for their contribution to the advancement of innovation in Switzerland.
