Unit Code: PHY924

Unit Name: Power Electronics for Renewable Energy Systems

Description: Global electrical energy consumption is still rising and there is a steady demand to increase power capacity. It is expected that it has to be doubled within 20 years. The production, distribution and use of the energy should be as technologically efficient as possible and incentives to save energy for the end-user should also be set up. Deregulation of energy has lowered the investment in larger power plants, which means the need for new electrical power sources may be very high in the near future. Two major technologies will play important roles to solve future problems. One is to change the electrical power production resources from conventional, fossil (and short-term) based energy sources to renewable energy resources. Another is to use highly efficient power electronics in power generation, transmission, distribution, and end-user applications. This course provides an insight into circuitry for the control and conversion of electrical power with high efficiency and begins analysis with switched-mode power converters. These converters can change and regulate the voltage, current, or power; dc-dc converters, ac-dc rectifiers, dc-ac inverters, and ac-ac cyclo-converters are in common use. Applications include electronic power supplies, aerospace and vehicular power systems, and renewable energy systems. The course is developed in line with Sustainable Development Goals (7, 8, 9, 11, & 12).

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Prerequisite: PGD/M.Sc Year 1 Pass or equivalent

Prerequisite Sentence: N/A

Credit Point: 30

Offered In: Semester 1,2