This new ECEE sophomore elective course is an introduction to present and future sustainable electrical power systems, including renewable power sources, interface to the utility grid, and efficient utilization of electric power. The major topics covered are:

• The nation's electrical power system
• Photovoltaic power systems
• Standalone and grid-tied systems; battery energy storage
• Efficiency: buildings, lighting, HVAC, computer systems
• Wind power systems
• Hybrid and electric vehicles

This course is open to engineering, science, and other technical majors. Prerequisite is PHYS2020 General Physics 2, or equivalent, or corequisite ECEN2250 Intro to Circuits & Electronics.