Smart grids with distributed clean energy generation, storage and prosumers are the future of energy systems. They need two-way digital communication between multiple customers and suppliers of energy, to produce, buy and sell electricity to the grid at small scales. These arrangements need a system that maintains, checks, and registers information about transactions.

As populations rise and cities draw ever-larger populations, smart cities are emerging around the world to cater for the need for sustainable urban development. The exploration of recent advances in information and communication technology (ICT), sensing and energy engineering offers promising enablers for creating, implementing, and promoting sustainable development strategies to address the challenges of this expanding urbanization.

This book provides a detailed explanation of the application of both BS 7671 and BS 7909 to events and other relevant industry guidance. It is a guide for all those involved in the design and use of temporary electrical and power systems, including but not limited to deployment at exhibitions, agricultural shows and outdoors fairs, concerts, theatrical events, film and TV broadcasting, festivals, as well as temporary buildings and structures. It illustrates what should be considered during planning and design, and goes beyond the scope of the regulations on important topics such as stage sets, equipment testing, and considerations for the electrical installations in venues that host temporary events.