Overview of Power Generation and Distribution
• The structure of modern power systems
• The role of generation, transmission, and distribution
• Overview of global power systems and grid infrastructure
2. Basics of Electrical Power
• Concepts of voltage, current, power (real, reactive, apparent)
• Power factor and its significance
• AC vs. DC power systems
Module 2: Power Generation Technologies
1. Conventional Power Generation
• Thermal power plants (coal, natural gas, oil)
• Nuclear power generation
• Hydroelectric power generation
2. Renewable Energy Sources
• Solar power generation (photovoltaic, solar thermal)
• Wind power generation (onshore, offshore)
• Biomass and geothermal power
3. Emerging and Future Power Technologies
• Tidal and wave energy
• Hydrogen fuel cells
• Smart grids and microgrids