EEE 136

Smart Electric Power Grid

Smart grid to enhance reliability, security, robustness and efficiency of transmission and distribution systems. Integration of renewable energy sources and distributed generation. Energy storage systems. Advanced metering infrastructure, home-area networks, micro-grids, real-time pricing, plug-in hybrid vehicles, demand response, load curve sharing. Control, monitoring and protection grid; SCADA systems. Voltage and load frequency control to ensure balance. Enabling active participation of consumer. Anticipating and responding to system disturbance in self healing manner. Providing power quality for digital systems needs.

Units: 3.0