This book highlights the recent research advances in the area of operation management and
control of electricity distribution networks. It addresses various aspects of distribution
network management including operation customer engagement and technology accommodation.
Electricity distribution networks are an important part of the power delivery system and the
smart control and management of distribution networks is vital in order to satisfy technical
economic and customer requirements. A new management philosophy techniques and methods are
essential to handle uncertainties security and stability associated with the integration of
renewable-based distributed generation units demand forecast and customer needs. This book
discusses these topics in the context of managing the capacity of distribution networks while
addressing the future needs of electricity systems. Furthermore the efficient and economic
operation of distribution networks is an essential part of management of system for effective
use of resources and as such the also addresses operation and control approaches and
techniques suitable for future distribution networks.
