Distributed Generation Technologies (PG)

Postgraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
ENGE 5031
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Course ID
206589
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East
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Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course owner
School of Civil Eng & Cons Mgt
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Course level
5
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
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Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

Introduction to distributed generation; Overview of distributed energy resources, including generator sets, combustion turbines, photovoltaic systems including converters and control (maximum power point tracking), microturbines, fuel cells and energy storage technologies; wind turbines, converter and control aspects; Principles of control of distributed generation systems; Electric power distribution systems, installation, interconnection and integration; Economic and financial aspects of distributed generation, the regulatory environment and standards.

Course learning outcomes

  • Understanding modern power system components and transformation
  • The types and roles of distributed energy resources
  • Principles and features Photo Voltaic (PV) Systems
  • Formulation of the mathematical models and the principles of maximum power point tracking
  • Control of PV Converter topologies and their connection
  • Principles of wind power, energy conversion and formulation
  • Control and connection of wind power systems
  • Battery storage systems and their applications
  • Industrial experiences in renewable energy integration

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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