ELEC 5755 - Renewable Energy Systems

Summer 2010 Registration E E 5755
This course considers electrical generation using renewable energy sources of a variety of types. While examining many developing technologies, it concentrates on the design and application of photovoltaic and wind electrical generation. It examines current methods of classification of wind and solar sites, and discussed aspects which must be considered when choosing sites for wind or solar installations. It examines photovoltaic and thermal solar technologies, inverter technologies, and their integration into the power grid. Also considered are micro-hydro and fuel cell technologies. Renewable system economics and legislative effects are also discussed. Cross-listed with ELEC 4755.Semester Hours: 3to 3
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