Energy 4.0

The digital revolution in the energy industry, known as Energy 4.0, is a paradigm shift that will affect the business models of power and energy utilities worldwide. Energy 4.0: Concepts and Applications presents an overview of diverse concepts associated with the fourth industrial revolution and details trends driving Energy 4.0 in the energy industry. Changes and challenges in utility-consumer interactions and key components and application areas including blockchain, prosumers, smart meters, and smart buildings are discussed.

This forward-looking book:

• Offers the reader an understanding of the impact of the energy industry revolution
• Serves as a handbook of concepts and terminologies associated with Energy 4.0
• Presents insights into the potential challenges of embracing Energy 4.0

Energy 4.0: Concepts and Applications is ideal for postgraduate students and researchers in energy-related fields and is an invaluable resource for utility managers, operators, engineers, and policymakers.