power distribution is an integral and vital part of the electric power system. About 90% of transmission and Distribution systems losses and faults occur in distribution system. In India, transmission and Distribution losses are about 22%. These losses can be brought down effectively to nearly 10% using advanced distribution management system (adms), smart grid technology infrastructure and locational value of the expanding distributed energy resources. Also, with the changing times, there is need to cut down dependency on coal-, lignite- and gas-based thermal plants and to shift to renewable energy sources for electricity generation.The seventh edition of this highly acclaimed book throws light on these aspects of electric power distribution. It also provides discussion on a variety of renewable energy sources which are slowly replacing conventional methods for electricity generation. Simple and well-structured text, and subject matter coverage in the Indian context, makes this book a useful resource for undergraduate and postgraduate students of electrical Engineering and professional engineers working in the electric power distribution field.salient features: coverage of power distribution along with commercial aspects like consumer services, metering and billing, tariffs and markets, etc. new br>Chapter on distribution system operation that discusses integrated distribution system operation two new appendices on power plant CO2 emissions and per capita power consumption discussion on New business models enhancing the participation of prosumers and rolling out electric vehicles inclusion of updated content on smart optimization, smart network, microgrids, smart buildings, forecasting of renewable power generation, energy harvesting, etc. inclusion of three new case studies and addition of new examples across all the chapters.