1. Introduction -- 2. Electricity distribution networks and decentralisation paradigm -- 3. The evolving role of distribution networks: from network operator to system operator to platform provider -- 4. Regulated charges for access to and utilisation of networks -- 5. Improving efficiency:...

"This book explores how several optimization techniques involving extensive search, analytical approach and the computational or artificial intelligence. It also explores computational intelligence based on nature inspired meta-heuristic approaches are finding wider acceptance for optimization...

This paper develops a number of approaches to power sector planning that respond to the uncertainties that Afghanistan faces. It aims to provide an alternative to the "predict then act" approach to planning, which will allow more robust decision making. The paper is divided into two parts: the...

Considerable work has been done to understand and improve the resilience of individual infrastructure components. However, systems of components, or even systems of systems, are far less well understood. Cascade effects, where the loss of one infrastructure affects others, is a major source of...