Energy storage technology will play a key role in future energy systems. In this course, the students will learn various energy storage technology, simulate energy storage systems, and learn how to design and evaluate energy storage systems. Topics include different types of energy storage systems, electrical characterization of energy storage systems, applications of storage, economics of various storage technologies, integration of energy storage into electrical grids, off-grid systems and architectures, and sizing of energy storage systems.
PREREQUISITE(S):
ELEC 221, ELEC 252, ELEC 224 or MREN 223Winter