Reviews
Review by: Jesse Berst, Smart Cities Council - January 1, 2018
Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) and storage are changing everything. As they get to scale, grow in performance, and drop in price, they will powerfully impact the traditional utility business model. Combining deep technical knowledge and business insights, Dr. Mani Vadari provides the first detailed treatment of the transformational impact of DER and the Smart Grid. If you choose to be intentional and proactive about your company and your career, this book will be your indispensable guide.
Review by: Daniel Kirschen, The University of Washington - January 1, 2018
Dr. Vadari lucidly demonstrates that the smart grid is not just about a set of new technologies. He shows how it will affect every stakeholder in this industry.
Review by: Mallikarjun Angalakudati, PG&E Corporation (former) - January 1, 2018
This is an easy-to-read and comprehensive book written by a top smart grid expert. Mani does a wonderful job of providing insights without diving into unnecessary details. Chockfull of concepts, case studies and multiple perspectives, this is a must read for anyone interested in the rapidly emerging area of smart grid.
Review by: Parimal Desai, Rubicon Associates - January 1, 2018
A must-read for anyone interested in real progress of our industry. Dr. Vadari offers unique insight into the whole gamut of smart grid technologies, case studies, lessons learned from other industries; furthermore, provides a transformation roadmap and blueprint to smart utilities and smart cities.
Review by: Ben Rushwald, Seattle City Light (former) - January 1, 2018
From the first day I met Mani it was clear how deep an understanding he has of the transformation of the utility industry and passion to improve all our lives through revolutionizing the power system. Smart Grid is a term that is constantly used without explanation of what it means. In this book Mani does an excellent and thorough job of explaining a very large subject and making it relevant to you and me. It is a great introduction to anyone interested in the Smart Grid and an important reference to those of us in the industry.
Review by: Mehnaz Ansari, US Trade and Development Agency - January 1, 2018
Keeping up with his intelligible and lucid style, Dr. Mani Vadari has once again helped redefine Smart Grids for one and all, be it industry or academia, innovators or consumers. This book is a must read for anyone looking to comprehend Smart Grids for today and tomorrow, from a developed or an emerging utility world. It is a valuable resource to help understand the benchmarks for smart grid evolution and has great reference and resource information from how it started to how the grid will evolve in foreseeable future and beyond. Congratulations Dr. Vadari!
Review by: Young Ngo, Survalent - January 1, 2018
The electrical distribution system is experiencing the most significant disruption since its invention. The challenges, opportunities and possibilities of the electric grid are methodically presented in an organized and well thought-out manner in Dr. Vadari’s book. The use cases and scenarios discussions are very helpful for readers to understand the impact to their respective business. A must read for industry practitioner.