SYDE 534Electric Energy Systems

Units: 0.50
Faculty: Engineering
Subject: Systems Design Engineering
Cross-listed: ENVS 434

When it runs

Ran in 3 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

Traditional electric energy systems comprising generation, transmission, and distribution are examined. Emerging technologies and trends are considered, such as competition, smart grids, energy storage, demand side management, renewable energy, and P2P. Future challenges and possibilities are then explored. Issues will be explored from technical, economic, environmental, sustainability, and social perspectives.

Prerequisites

Complete all of the following
- Students must be in level 3A or higher
- Complete 1 of the following
  - Enrolled in H-Software Engineering
  - Enrolled in a BASc program

Antirequisites

Not completed nor concurrently enrolled in:
- SYDE599

Leads to

No course lists it as a requisite.

Fall 2026 sections

Enrolment from UW Open Data, which can trail Quest by up to two days. Instructors and rooms: Schedule of Classes.
Section	Class	Enrolled	Meets
LEC 001	5352	8 / 25	MW 13:00–14:20
TUT 101	5353	8 / 25	M 14:30–15:20

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