The Key Technology of Smart Energy System and Its Disciplinary Teaching Reform Measures

Abstract

Based on the rapid development of new energy technology, modern information technology, intelligent management technology and different countries’ strategic demand and deployment in the field of energy, the construction of intelligent energy systems is booming with the combination of new energy technology and Internet technology. The Energy Internet is the representative product of intelligent energy systems at the present stage. Its advantages are the effective promotion of energy saving, consumption reduction and optimization of deployment, thus improving the energy system. However, the large-scale construction of the Energy Internet requires a large number of professionals. In order to meet the needs of Energy Internet construction, the talent training mode of higher education is facing new challenges. To cultivate talents in Energy Internet construction, an effective measure is to reform the teaching system based on the current electrical engineering major in universities. This paper investigates the development and construction of the Energy Internet and the current situation of the electrical engineering discipline and puts forward teaching reform measures to transform the traditional electrical engineering discipline into an Energy Internet engineering discipline, considering course structure design, examination form, teacher allocation and teaching mode. This is important for promoting the large-scale construction of the Energy Internet and improving the competitiveness of graduates in the electrical engineering field.

Developing Power Engineering Education and Learning for Next-generation Smart Grid Workforce

“…According to the report, a shortfall of 75,000 new workers by 2020. [8 ] According to the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, 77% of energy companies find it difficult to hire qualified employees, especially since grid technology has started advancing and needs well-qualified engineers [9]. Therefore, students ought to learn about such developments [10].…”

“…These universities mentioned above that have partnered together consist of the University of California, Riverside (UCR), University of Texas, Austin (UT), Virginia Tech (VT), Stony Brook University (SBU), and Washington State University (WSU). To meet smart grid requirements, these five universities have adapted courses for undergraduate and graduate students in different categories, including machine learning, cyber security, alternative energy resources, and many more [8]. The majority of schools that have a Master's program for power and energy systems, such as the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), have set the goal of educating the next generation of students that are entering the smart grid workforce [11].…”