--- product_id: 8364986 title: "Smart Power Anniversary Edition: Climate Change, the Smart Grid, and the Future of Electric Utilities" price: "SAR 156" currency: SAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 4 url: https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/8364986-smart-power-anniversary-edition-climate-change-the-smart-grid-future store_origin: SA region: Saudi Arabia --- # Smart Power Anniversary Edition: Climate Change, the Smart Grid, and the Future of Electric Utilities **Price:** SAR 156 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Smart Power Anniversary Edition: Climate Change, the Smart Grid, and the Future of Electric Utilities - **How much does it cost?** SAR 156 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.sa](https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/8364986-smart-power-anniversary-edition-climate-change-the-smart-grid-future) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Few industries in the U.S. are as stuck in the past as our utilities are. In the face of growing challenges from climate change and the need for energy security, a system and a business model that each took more than a century to evolve must now be extensively retooled in the span of a few decades. Despite the need, many of the technologies and institutions needed are still being designed or tested. It is like rebuilding our entire airplane fleet, along with our runways and air traffic control system, while the planes are all up in the air filled with passengers. In this accessible and insightful book, Peter Fox-Penner considers how utilities interact with customers and how the Smart Grid could revolutionize their relationship. Turning to the supply side, he considers the costs of, and tradeoffs between, large-scale power sources such as coal plants and small-scale power sources close to customers. Finally, he looks at how utilities can respond to all of these challenges and remain viable, while financing hundreds of billions of dollars of investment without much of an increase in sales. Upon publication, Smart Power was praised as an instant classic on the future of energy utilities. This Anniversary Edition includes up-to-date assessments of the industry by such leading energy experts as Daniel Estes and Jim Rogers, as well as a new afterword from the author. Anyone who is interested in our energy future will appreciate the clear explanations and the in-depth analysis it offers. Review: Great Book about the Possible Futures of the Power Industry - Awesome book. Mr. Fox-Penner proves that he has a great understanding of the current industry and technology. He understands how things operate today and explores ways that might change in the future. Review: Four Stars - Great intro to smart grid topics. Already getting a little dated, but still a great read. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #2,193,651 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #566 in Oil & Energy Industry (Books) #1,873 in Climatology #2,189 in Energy Production & Extraction | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 27 Reviews | ## Images ![Smart Power Anniversary Edition: Climate Change, the Smart Grid, and the Future of Electric Utilities - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81PPorbtYRL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Book about the Possible Futures of the Power Industry *by A***M on April 13, 2015* Awesome book. Mr. Fox-Penner proves that he has a great understanding of the current industry and technology. He understands how things operate today and explores ways that might change in the future. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Four Stars *by J***G on November 5, 2015* Great intro to smart grid topics. Already getting a little dated, but still a great read. ### ⭐⭐⭐ Grid power will actually triple - here's why *by B***E on November 7, 2018* Lots of good information, however Mr. Fox-Penner overlooks two very major points which would change the whole focus of his book. First, electricity production only accounts for 30% of CO2 emissions. Heating accounts for 30% and vehicle emmissions account for another 30%. We're going to HAVE to transition all three loads to renewable energy -- or we're dead. Renewable energy (wind and solar) come in the form of electricity and that energy will all be exchanged on the grid. Therefore, power on the grid will eventually TRIPLE. Mr. Fox-Penner makes no mention of that. Second, transportation will eventually transition from petroleum to hydrogen-powered. Hydrogen will be generated by splitting water using electricity and this electricity will add 30% to the new grid load. Mr. Fox-Penner doesn't address this in the book. I hope these omissions make it into the next edition. ## Frequently Bought Together - Smart Power Anniversary Edition: Climate Change, the Smart Grid, and the Future of Electric Utilities - Power after Carbon: Building a Clean, Resilient Grid --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/8364986-smart-power-anniversary-edition-climate-change-the-smart-grid-future](https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/8364986-smart-power-anniversary-edition-climate-change-the-smart-grid-future) --- *Product available on Desertcart Saudi Arabia* *Store origin: SA* *Last updated: 2026-08-26*