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2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
 
  Aug 09, 2026
 
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
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ECE 2776 - MICROGRID CONCEPTS & DISTRIBUTED GENERATION TECHNOLOGIES


Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
Long Description This course describes fundamental concepts related with the development of microgrids and the integration of distributed generation. Technical topics are divided into three modules. The first module introduces microgrid components and discusses the main types of microsources. The second focuses on energy storage technologies. The third includes system integration topics, such as power electronics interfaces; dc and ac architectures,; economics, operation, stabilization, and control; reliability aspects; grid interconnection, and microgrids as part of the “smart” grids. This course also aims at preparing students to conduct research or helping them improve their research skills.
Academic Career: Graduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Grad Letter Grade


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