Smart Grids
The International Master's Degree Programme in Electrical Engineering at Tampere University of Technology (TUT) offers a two-year programme in one of the following areas: RF electronics, wireless communications and Smart Grids in electrical energy distribution.
In general, Smart Grids in electrical energy distribution has two main aspects: It is an enabler of energy-efficient and environmentally friendly energy market and critical infrastructure for society. Smart Grids is a tool to achieve, for example, the EU Commission's 20/20/20 target for climate change mitigation. The smart solutions will combine information technology and communication technology to the electricity infrastructure.
The major studies provide a thorough knowledge of Smart Grids, addressing in-depth some of the underlying areas such as active network management, the integration of distributed energy resources and the enabling FACTS technology. Power electronics plays a key role in the integration of the so-called distributed energy resources into the smart grid. Distributed renewable sources of generation include technologies such as solar and hydrogen cells, wind turbines, controllable loads and electric vehicles. Distribution automation and ICT solutions for active network management provide the foundation for the overall target of smart grids to enable energy-efficient and environmentally friendly energy markets aiming at a secure infrastructure for the benefit of the society.
The major subject teaches students the required knowledge and skills to develop applications for active network management. The major subject gives knowledge and skills to recognize, manage, and use common scientific and professional concepts of the field and opens possibilities to work in electricity companies, power engineering industry and research institutes.
Compulsory courses for all students in EE:
- TLT-XXXX Introduction to Communications Engineering, 3 cr
- ELE-6026 Introduction to RF Electronics, 3 cr
- SET-6216 Introduction to Smart Grids, 3 cr
Compulsory courses in major of Smart Grids:
- SET-6226 Introduction to Renewable Energy Sources, 3 cr
- SET-6236 Fundamentals of Electrical and Power Engineering, 5 cr
- SET-6316 Electric Power Systems, 5 cr
- SET-6336 Power Electronics Converters, 5 cr
- SET-2496 Electrical Energy Engineering Project Work, 2-10 cr
- SET-2596 Master's Seminar on Electrical Energy Engineering, 1 cr
Supplementary courses:
- SET-6326 Switched-mode Converters, 5 cr
- SET-6346 Solar Power Systems, 4 cr
- SET-6356 Distribution Automation, 5 cr
- SET-6416 Wind Power Systems, 3 cr
- SET-6426 Distributed Energy Resources in Electricity Networks, 3 cr
- SET-6436 Converter Dynamics and EMC, 5 cr
- SET-6446 Flexible Transmission Systems, 5 cr
The courses are lectured in english. In addition to the study module presented above, a shorter version of the study module (Smart Grids, short) can be selected to complete other major studies with a minor.
For more detailed information contact prof. Enrique Acha.