MKEP 1683 (AETS)

Course Name : Alternative Energy Technology Systems

Course Code : MKEP 1683

Total Lecture Hours : 3 hours × 14 weeks

Lecturer : Ir. Dr. Tan Chee Wei

Room No. : P03-217

Tel. No. : 07-5535768

Synopsis :

This course provides in depth coverage of alternative energy technology (AET) systems that includes solar/photovoltaics (PV) energy, wind energy, fuel cells, microturbines etc. Emphasis will be placed on the energy flow, power management, hybridization, energy conversion and control, storage element, testing and integration with the utility grid. In addition, various storage devices for the incorporation of AET system and the associated power electronic converters will be discussed and analyzed. This course also covers the design, simulation and analysis of several AET system applications. With these fundamental exposure, students should be able to design simple AET systems for the application of distributed generation, grid connected systems, rural electrification and electric/hybrid vehicles.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of the course, students should be able to:

Teaching Material:

Chapter 1 : Introduction

Chapter 2 : Renewable / Alternative Energy Systems and Its Dynamic Characteristics

Chapter 3 : Energy Storage Devices: The Characteristics, Features and Shortcomings

Chapter 4 : Power Electronics Converters: Power Conditioning Unit for Integration of AET Systems

Chapter 5 : Integration of Alternative Energy Sources

Additional Reading Material:

1. PV/Solar - (a) http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1364032110004016

(b) http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1364032111000050

2. Wind - http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0960148111000085

3. Hydroelectricity - (a) http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/030142159190047R

(b) http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1364032102000060

4. Energy Storage - (a) http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0973082610000566

(b) http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0301421508004527

5. Integration of Alternative Energy Sources

- http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpls/abs_all.jsp?arnumber=1667898&tag=1

Example of HOMER journal:

1. 'Performance analysis of hybrid photovoltaic/diesel energy system under Malaysian conditions', http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0360544210002008

2. 'Performance analysis of hybrid photovoltaic/diesel energy system under Malaysian conditions', http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1364032111004382

3. 'Technoeconomic and Carbon Emission Analysis for a Grid-Connected Photovoltaic System in Malacca', http://www.isrn.com/journals/re/2012/745020/

4. 'Techno-economic analysis of hybrid photovoltaic/diesel/battery off-grid system in northern Nigeria' (attached the file below). Tijani - HOMER Journal (in Nigeria).pdf

To download HOMER simulation software - http://homerenergy.com/

Try HOMER free for 30 days at no cost. You will be asked to create an account, but no credit card is required.

Helpful Links

PV related MATLAB/Simulink examples - http://ecee.colorado.edu/~ecen2060/matlab.html

Pricing in the solar industry - http://www.solarbuzz.com/facts-and-figures/retail-price-environment