Electrical & Computer Engin 597SG - ST-Smart Grids

The course addresses developments in Evolving Developments in Grids to Smart Grids, including: Smart Grid Definition, Components, Communication protocols and Infrastructure, Distributed Automation, Smart Meters, Smart Devices, Distributed Energy Resources and integration challenges, Microgrids, Energy storage, Electric transportation, Data Analytics for grid Operations, Restructured Electric Supply.

Open to seniors and graduate students in EE and CS-ENG. Prerequisites: Knowledge of circuit analysis, basic calculus and differential equations, elementary matrix analysis and basic computer programming and desirable to have a knowledge of Power System Analysis.