RNW 180 Energy Management

Lecture Hours: 3
Credits: 3

Focuses on how renewable energy sources are typically different from traditional energy sources in that they cannot be scheduled. Develops an integrative approach to such variables as time and cost. Identifies “distributed” or “embedded” sources in electricity networks that require special consideration. Covers the pros and cons of integration of renewable energy into the electricity distribution system as well as into the transmission system.

Prerequisite: ELT 133 with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.
Student Learning Outcomes:

Discuss the characteristics of conventional and renewable energy generators with reference to wind, solar, small hydro, and marine sources over time.
Explain power balance and frequency stability in a network with increasing inputs from variable sources. Describe the technical and economic implications of increased penetration from such sources with special reference to demand side management.
Describe the conversion of energy into electricity from renewable energy sources and identify the type and characteristics of generators used.
Discuss the condition of power from renewable energy systems.
Identify the type of power electronic converters used to interface renewable energies to the grid.
Discuss the economics and trading of “green” electricity in national and international deregulated markets.
Report current developments in renewable technology as well as future power systems.
Discuss the operational and control benefits from the extensive use of power electronic interfaces and controllers.

Content Outline

The World Energy Scene
The Environmental Impact of Energy Use
Electrical Power Systems
- Conventional Sources: Coal, Gas and Nuclear
- Hydroelectric power
- Wind power
- PV and solar thermal electricity
- Tidal power
- Wave power
- Biomass
- Combining sources
- Distributed generation and the shape of future networks
- Distributed generation
- Islanding
Generators and Consumers of Energy
Electricity Demand
Conversion of Renewable Energy into Electrical Form
Power Governing
Frequency Response Services from Renewables
Energy Storage
Transmission Systems
Power Flow in an Individual Section of Line
Reactive Power Management
Load Flow and Power System Simulation
Faults and Protection
Time Varying and Dynamic Simulations
Reliability Analysis
The Costs of Electricity Generation
Economic Optimization in Power Systems
External Costs
Effects of Embedded Generation
Electricity Trading