EEL 5286 - Advanced Renewable Energy Systems

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: Graduate Standing.
Course Description: This course covers the elements of renewable systems from the sources to the smart grid. Topics include generators, transformers, energy storage, and converters. Different types of sources and systems such as solar, wind and hydropower, along with renewable energy system applications and advanced topics in renewable energy are presented. MATLAB Simulink will used extensively to simulate and evaluate the performance and control characteristics of renewable energy systems. Students will complete a research paper on contemporary issues in renewable energy systems.

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