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Selected topics in Electrical Power

Course Description: The content of this course is determined according to the latest topics in the field to serve the job market or according to the interests of the faculty member with the aim of enhancing the student's expertise and knowledge. The first part of this course includes an overview of the electricity market and new and renewable energy sources, and includes: An overview of the local electricity grid. Introduction to renewable energy. Opportunities and challenges of renewable energy. Integration of distributed generation and large-scale generation from renewable energy sources. Sustainability in electric power systems. The second part includes the control and operation of modern electric power systems, and includes: Modeling of renewable energy systems. Automatic generation control. Impacts of large-scale integration of renewable energy generation.
Credit hours: 3
Prerequisites: EE 343
Objectives of the course :

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Acquire knowledge related to modern electrical power systems.

Identifying new and renewable energy sources.

Understanding the control and operation of modern electric power systems.

Electrical power systems analysis.

Software applications used in the analysis of electrical power systems.

Understanding the impacts and challenges associated with integrating new and renewable generation systems.

Course outputs :

* Clarification of basic concepts and methods of economic operation and control of electric power generation systems.

Identify the different types of renewable energy sources and the structure of modern electrical power systems.

Review of modern trends in renewable energy sources and technologies.

* Analysis of the performance of various renewable energy sources and technologies and their integration with the main grid.

* Using modern power systems applications and software to analyze renewable energy-based power systems.

Clarification of local and international standards used in the analysis and design of modern electrical network components.

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  • Last updated: 2026-05-20

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