Open Educational Resources | Pao Yue-kong Library, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Courseware

Solar Energy: Integration of Photovoltaic Systems in Microgrids

Photovoltaic systems are often placed into a microgrid, a local electricity distribution system that is operated in a controlled way and includes both electricity users and renewable electricity generation. This course deals with DC and AC microgrids and covers a wide range of topics, from basic definitions, through modelling and control of AC and DC microgrids to the application of adaptive protection in microgrids. You will master various concepts related to microgrid technology and implementation, such as smart grid and virtual power plant, types of distribution network, markets, control strategies and components. Among the components special attention is given to operation and control of power electronics interfaces. You will familiarize yourself with the advantages and challenges of DC microgrids (which are still in an early stage). You will have the opportunity to master the topic of microgrids through an exercise in which you will evaluate selected pilot sites where microgrids were deployed. The evaluation will take the form of a simulation assignment and include a peer review of the results.

Subjects:: Environmental Engineering and Building Services Engineering
Keywords:: Solar energy Renewable energy sources Photovoltaic power systems Microgrids (Smart power grids)
Resource Type:: Courseware

Video

What is Solar Power?

What are solar cells, and how do they work? Find out more about solar power - and learn how this renewable resource harnesses the power of the sun into usable energy.

Subjects:: Environmental Engineering and Building Services Engineering
Keywords:: Solar energy Renewable energy sources Photovoltaic power generation
Resource Type:: Video

Video

How do solar panels work?

The Earth intercepts a lot of solar power: 173,000 terawatts. That’s 10,000 times more power than the planet’s population uses. So is it possible that one day the world could be completely reliant on solar energy? Richard Komp examines how solar panels convert solar energy to electrical energy.

Subjects:: Building Services Engineering and Environmental Engineering
Keywords:: Renewable energy sources Solar energy Photovoltaic power generation
Resource Type:: Video

Search OER Collection

ALL

PolyU OER

Internet Resource

Discipline

Subjects

Refined Subjects

Keywords

Resource Type

Creator / Instructor

Affiliation

Year

Language