ELEE 4115U – Fundamentals of Smart Grid

This course starts by introducing the basic components making the smart grid and the drivers/benefits of implementing it. The course will focus on the role/impacts of the various smart grid components on the electric energy systems, including renewable, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, demand side management, and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions. Topics such as smart metering, smart energy pricing and policies, grid optimization, distribution system automation and management, transmission system operation, power electronics and energy storage in smart grid and power quality will be introduced. The related standards to inter-operability and design will also be covered in this course.
Formerly: ENGR 4115U
Credit hours: 3
Lecture hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): ELEE 3260U