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Electrical systems related to renewable energy

Course Description: Electric Generators for Renewable Energy Applications; Permanent Magnet Synchronous Generator (PMSM), Asynchronous Generator; Power Electronics for Photovoltaic Systems; Photovoltaic Converters, DC-DC Converters, Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) Systems. Power Electronics for Wind Energy; Converters for Variable Speed Turbines, Converters for DFIG Turbines, Converters for PMSG Turbines, Multilevel Converters, Matrix Converters. Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS): Power Electronics Topologies for BESS, Power Electronics Control for BESS, Bidirectional DC/AC Converter Regulation, Bidirectional DC-DC Converter Regulation, Supercapacitors.
Credit hours: 3
Objectives of the course :

- Teach students the main components of standalone and grid-connected electricity generation systems used in conjunction with wind power.
- Teach students the construction, operating principles, control methods, and performance characteristics of synchronous and asynchronous generators.
– Teaching students the construction, operation, control methods, and performance characteristics of main power electronic converters used in photovoltaic power applications.
– Teaching students the construction, operation, and control methods, as well as performance characteristics, of power electronics converters commonly used in wind power applications.
- Educate students on the construction, operation, control methods, and performance characteristics of energy storage systems used in renewable energy applications.
- Teaching students basic technology and building fast-response energy storage systems (supercapacitors).

Course outputs :

1.1 Understand the components of standalone and grid-connected wind-powered electricity generation systems.
1.2 Analysis of Permanent Magnet Synchronous Generators (PMSGs), Squirrel Cage Induction Generators (SCIGs), and Doubly Fed Induction Generators (DFIGs).
1.3 Understanding the operating ranges of an asynchronous generator.
1.4 Understanding the Operation of a Permanent Magnet Synchronous Generator.
1.5 Understanding Power Electronics Converters for Photovoltaic Power Systems.
1.6 Understanding Power Electronics Converters for Wind Power Systems.
1.7 Understanding the performance characteristics of battery energy storage systems and applications.
Understanding Fast-Response Energy Storage Systems.
2.1 Applications of Synchronous and Induction Generators in Wind Power Systems.
2.2 Evaluation and troubleshooting of power electronics for photovoltaic systems, wind power systems, and energy storage systems.
2.3 Predictability and analysis of the steady-state and transient performance of permanent magnet synchronous generators.
2.4 You will be able to implement Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) systems for innovative power generation improvements.
2.5 Demonstrate proficiency in the use of advanced tools and techniques for power electronics converters and energy storage devices.
2.6 Enhance cooperation and knowledge sharing within the renewable energy engineering community and beyond.
2.7 Application of data processing tools for monitoring and experimenting with power systems.
2.8 Using software tools for modeling, simulating, and optimizing renewable energy systems.
3.1 Uphold ethical standards and integrity in all aspects of work and academic pursuits in renewable energy engineering.
3.2 The course learning gives students a boost for professional development and makes them strategic planners and decision-makers.
3.3 Effectively follow principles for the design and simulation of systems with autonomy.
3.4 Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work towards a common goal.

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  • Last updated: 2026-05-05

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