Design and integration of solar, wind, and battery storage technologies.
About this course
Rising electricity costs and the push for sustainable infrastructure have made renewable energy a core part of the electrical engineering technology curriculum. In ELEC 2650, you move beyond the basics of power generation to focus specifically on solar, wind, and battery storage technologies. You learn how to size systems, select components, and ensure that these variable energy sources integrate safely with existing electrical distribution networks.
Working in the labs in the Escarpment Building, you test photovoltaic arrays and small-scale wind turbines under controlled conditions. You calculate battery bank configurations for off-grid applications and explore the challenges of maintaining power quality when generation fluctuates. The course culminates in a system design project where you create a complete power solution for a specified site.
Who takes this course
This course is an elective open to students in the Electrical & Electronics Engineering Technology program. It is also available to students in Mechanical Engineering Technology who need an elective credit in power systems.
Credits: 3 · Hours: 45
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
- Evaluate the performance characteristics of photovoltaic and wind energy systems.
- Calculate the energy storage requirements for off-grid and hybrid power setups.
- Design battery bank configurations using standard industrial cell types.
- Integrate renewable sources with existing electrical distribution networks.
- Analyze the impact of variable generation on power quality and grid stability.
Evaluation
| Component | Weight (%) |
| Mid-term examination | 25 |
| System design project | 35 |
| Laboratory reports | 20 |
| Final examination | 20 |