ELEG 657 - Design & Operation of Renewable Energy Microgrid

Credit(s): 3

DSGN & OPER RWBL ENGY MICROGRD
Component: Lecture
A microgrid is a self-reliant electrical grid with multiple energy sources, storage and local control that can operate either connected to or disconnected from the conventional electric grid. Microgrids incorporate new technologies, such as solar photovoltaic (PV) modules, lithium-ion batteries, fuel cells, electric vehicles (EV), and energy management systems on scales from kilowatts to megawatts. In the event of a natural disaster or cyber-attack, microgrids are designed to provide their hosts with 100% reliable energy supply.

This course will cover the design and operation of reliable, economical microgrids integrating generation (photovoltaics, fuel cells, gas generators, and wind turbines), energy storage, sensing, communication, cybersecurity, and control. Concepts will be reinforced through the students’ use of industry-standard HOMER Grid software tool for techno-economic analysis. We will include both case-studies of existing microgrids and student design projects using HOMER Grid.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
Course Typically Offered: Fall