SGRD 100 Smart Grid Overview
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Keywords
electricity,electricity principles,power generation,transmission,power distribution,smart meters,microgrids,distributed generation,renewable energy,building energy management,network security,voltage,current,simple circuits,power consumption,microgrid,energy efficiency of buildings,smart grid
Project
IGEN (Illinois Green Economy Network) Career Pathways
Authors
Reese, Chris
McClellan, Doyle
Date Submitted
2013-07-02
Material Type
Secondary Material Type
Institution
Industry Partner
Each IGEN Consortium college has established an Industry Advisory Group as part of their Career and Technical Education program. Advisory Group members contribute to the design, development and delivery of CTE courses including those developed through this TAACCCT grant. The members also provide opportunities for work-based learning and job placements for program graduates.
License
CC BY
Funding Source
Additional Public Access
Abstract
This course provides an overview of smart grid technology. The course is divided into two parts which are taught by two different instructors.
Part 1 of the course (Units 1-4) introduces basic electricity principles, power generation, microgrids, distributed energy resources, and grid modernization.
Part 2 of the course (Units 5-8) is an introduction to smart grid components, smart meters, network security, and building energy management.
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