Low Carbon Power Systems

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this course, graduates will:

• Be able to apply physical principles, fundamental abstractions, and modelling techniques in the analysis of electrical power and energy components, systems, networks, and markets, also including renewable and low-carbon technologies;
• Be able to apply electrical engineering laboratory skills through simulation of electrical power systems using software tools as well as through real-life experiments on power system components and systems;
• Be able to synthesise fundamental knowledge of mathematical and engineering techniques and basic optimisation tools for electrical power system and energy market applications to devise solutions to complex power and energy challenges facing society;
• Be able to appraise broad issues influenced by electrical power system engineering, such as the energy trilemma of affordability, reliability and sustainability, internet-related privacy and security matters, and functioning and ethical aspects of the electricity sectors and relevant businesses and stakeholders;
• Be able to communicate effectively, through verbal and written forms, including for public presentations and professional technical reports, in power and energy systems and the broader electrical engineering domain.