Apr 22, 2025  
2024-2025 University Catalog 
    
2024-2025 University Catalog

ECE 51501 - Smart Grid


Credit Hours: 3.00.  The course analyzes the history of the U.S. power grid and to the basic concepts on the current electric power system. The main challenges on the transition of the traditional power system with unidirectional power flow to the new and complex system connected to renewable sources and bidirectional power flow capability is also presented in this course. In addition, the impact of distributed generation and electric vehicles is discussed along with cybersecurity and information privacy issues inherent in this new power grid.Credits: 3.00