Comprised of 16 chapters authored by world-renowned experts, this book:

• Considers the use of cognitive radio and software-defined networking in the smart grid
• Explores the space of attacks in the energy management process, the need for a smart grid simulator, and the management issues that arise around smart cities
• Describes a real-time pricing scheme that aims to reduce the peak-to-average load ratio
• Explains how to realize low-carbon economies and the green smart grid through the pervasive management of demand
• Presents cutting-edge research on microgrids, electric vehicles, and energy trading in the smart grid

Thus, Smart Grid: Networking, Data Management, and Business Models provides a valuable reference for utility operators, telecom operators, communications engineers, power engineers, electric vehicle original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), electric vehicle service providers, university professors, researchers, and students.