DISTRIBUTED GENERATION AND SMART GRIDS

The objective of this course is to introduce students to the renewable and efficient electric power systems.

.With the continuous significant increase of energy demand and environment issues, alternative, renewable energy systems have become a critical research topic worldwide.

Therefore, this course aims to provide students the key understandings, concepts, and principles of electrical power systems with the integration of renewable energy components. Specifically, the topics covered in this course will renewable energy systems such as wind power, solar power technology,distributed generation, and others. This course will also introduce the latest research development on smart grid technology, such as the participation of DGs to ancillary service provision for the TSO.

1. The Solar Resource
2. Photovoltaic Materials and Electrical Characteristics
3. Photovoltaic Systems
4. Wind Power Systems
5. Distributed Generation
6. Economics of Distributed Resources
7. SMART GRIDS

Gilbert M. Masters, “Renewable and Efficient Electric Power Systems”, A JOHN WILEY & SONS, INC., PUBLICATION

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