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ELEC5206: Sustainable Energy Systems
2026 unit information
Many sustainable energy technologies including hybrid cars, photovoltaic energy systems, efficient power supplies, and energy-conserving control systems have at their heart intelligent, high-power electronics. This unit examines this technology and uses sustainable-tech examples to teach the engineering principles of modeling, optimization, analysis, simulation, and design. Topics include power converter topologies, periodic steady-state analysis, control, motors and drives, photovoltaic systems, and design of magnetic components. The unit involves a hands-on laboratory and a substantial final project.
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Managing faculty or University school:
Engineering
| Study level | Postgraduate |
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| Academic unit | School of Electrical and Computer Engineering |
| Credit points | 6 |
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None |
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None |
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A background in power electronics converters and control theory such as that covered in ELEC3204/9204 and ELEC3304/9304 is assumed |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. demonstrate an understanding of electrical engineering principle of sustainable energy systems including solar photovoltaic, wind, and energy storage systems.
- LO2. demonstrate a capability for analysis and control renewable technologies, such as solar, wind, and battery-based energy storage for power grid interconnection.
- LO3. demonstrates a capability to mathematically model and simulate renewable energy technologies like solar photovoltaic, wind turbine, and battery-based energy storage systems.
- LO4. learn how to design a practical solar photovoltaic power system for Australian home
- LO5. Achieve hands-on components typically featuring software simulations and hardware lab work.
- LO6. work in a team by assuming diverse roles, aiding or initiating the process of team interaction and drawing on and being receptive to others' viewpoints, to try and solve a specific engineering task and formulate a group report
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