M2 Introduction
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M2 Introduction |
Here is a brief overview of what we will accomplish in Module #2: Electricity and Power Plants.
Module Learning Objectives
Upon completing this module, students will be able to:
- Discuss the concept of electricity as a secondary energy resource
- Describe the process by which electricity is generated with non-renewable and renewable energy resources
- Perform conversions and calculations of energy values for power plants
- Explain the concepts of capacity, capacity factor, perfect generation, and actual generation as they relate to power plants
- Comprehend and explain the major components of a typical consumer electricity bill
Learning Activity List for Module 2
2.1 Electricity as a Secondary Energy Resource
- Watch the lecture video found on the page
2. 2 Generating Electricity with Non-Renewable and Renewable Energy Resources
- Watch the lecture video found on the page
2. 3 Power Plants, Capacity, and Perfect Generation
- Watch the lecture video found on the page
- Complete the discussion Power Plants
2. 4 Power Plants, Capacity Factor, and Actual Generation
- Watch the lecture video found on the page
2. 5 Consumers and Electricity Consumption
- Watch the lecture video found on the page
- Take the Electricity and Power Plants Quiz. You must score at least 12 points out of 14 possible if you wish to receive a certificate of completion for this course.
2. 6 Consumers and Smart Grid Technology
- Watch What Is the Smart Grid? and In Austin, Charged up about Smart Power video clips
- Take the Smart Grid Technology Quiz. You must score at least 10 points out of 11 possible if you wish to receive a certificate of completion for this course.
- Participate in the Module 2 Discussion
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