Electric Power: From Electronics to the Grid

This course provides a broad overview of power electronics and smart grids. We introduce the connection between Watts and Bytes in intelligently controlled power electronics and smart energy systems, develop a fundamental understanding about power electronics from devices, circuits, systems to control, and review operation principles of the modern energy systems from power generation, transmission, to utilization. Numerous examples will be presented, including power electronics for renewable energy systems, information systems, robotics, and transportation electrification. Students build a real power converter at the end of the course.