Power Systems and Smart Grids Course

What Will You Learn?

• By the end of the Power Systems and Smart Grids course, students should be able to:
• 1. Understand the Fundamentals of Power Systems: Grasp the basic components of traditional power systems, including power generation, transmission, distribution, and load management.
• 2. Explore Smart Grid Technologies: Understand the principles and components of smart grids, including advanced metering, communication networks, sensors, and real-time data analytics.
• 3. Analyze Power Generation Techniques: Learn about conventional (thermal, nuclear, hydro) and renewable (solar, wind) power generation methods, and how they impact the grid.
• 4. Understand the Role of Energy Storage in Smart Grids: Study different energy storage technologies (e.g., batteries, pumped hydro, compressed air) and their role in stabilizing the grid and enabling renewable energy integration.
• 5. Study Power System Modeling and Simulation: Learn how to model power systems and simulate performance using tools such as MATLAB/Simulink and other industry-standard software.
• 6. Explore Grid Stability and Reliability: Understand how power grids maintain stability and reliability, including voltage control, frequency regulation, and fault detection.
• 7. Investigate Demand Response Mechanisms: Learn about demand-side management and how smart grids can enable real-time communication with consumers to optimize energy usage and reduce peak demand.
• 8. Learn about Distributed Energy Resources (DERs): Understand how decentralized power sources (e.g., rooftop solar, small-scale wind turbines) can be integrated into the grid and managed effectively.
• 9. Explore Cybersecurity in Smart Grids: Study the importance of securing smart grid infrastructure against cyber threats, and how to implement appropriate security protocols.
• 10. Understand Regulatory and Policy Frameworks: Examine the regulatory, economic, and policy considerations that affect power systems and smart grid development, including smart grid standards, energy pricing, and government incentives.