Physical and Economical Operations of Sustainable Energy Systems

This course introduces graduate students to operational issues in sustainable electric energy systems. The first part covers basic electrical engineering, optimization, and economic concepts. The second part examines the “modular” view of energy processing components (e.g., generators, transmission network, demands). The third part explores physical and market operations in the evolving electricity industry. Computer-based demos and homework will help students understand key concepts relevant to the power industry.