Green Energy Systems

Catalog description

An alternative energy course that will cover all types of available sources such as hydroelectric power, wind energy, combustion turbines, active and passive solar, photovoltaic systems, fuel cells, combined heat and power systems, biomass, geothermal, ocean, and nuclear energy. Power electronic components (inverters and converters) and components necessary for connection to the electrical power grid will be discussed. Alternative energy storage systems will be analyzed. Also, economics, global warming, government regulations, and tax initiatives for green energy products will be discussed.