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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Electric Industry Operations and Markets by Duke University

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About the Course

This is a two week course. In the first week you will learn about the core activities that the Industry executes to bring electricity to customers. We will review what electricity is, how it is generated, how it is transmitted, how it comes into buildings, and how consumption of electricity instantly feeds back on the transmission and generation of electricity. You will learn to: Define what electricity is; Describe how electricity is generated, transmitted and distributed; Describe how electricity is generated, transmitted and distributed; and Summarize how the consumption of electric energy instantly feeds back on the transmission and generation of electricity. In the second week, the course shifts to the markets that drive Electric Industry operations. You will learn about the various costs of the electric industry’s core activities, how electricity is priced, the various ways that electric markets are structured, how these market structures determine which power plants are dispatched to produce electricity when, and how recent changes in generator fuel prices, generation technology, market regulations, and environmental regulations are transforming both Electric Industry Markets and Operations. You will learn to: Describe the main cost components to the electric system; Compare the costs of different types of power plants; Interpret the retail pricing of electricity; Explain the different types of electric markets and understand how they operate to dispatch electric supply to meet demand in real time; and Explain why and how the electric industry is regulated....

Top reviews

MS

Dec 17, 2023

the course is very comprehensive and deep insight to the operational principle of electrical industry, in relationship to the market strategy and the regional government in it location of operation.

DJ

Aug 10, 2020

Content was easy to follow and digest - it was a good refresher course for me as I've been in the industry for some time, but within the IT discipline. Learned some new things along the way too.

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By Jesus J S G

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Jul 24, 2020

Excellent Course and very good explanations from the Professor.

Perhaps as a suggestion some content and graphics could be updated, with more recent data, and perhaps some of the regulatory experiences in other countries can be incorporated, as a general culture.

However, the topics under discussion are totally valid and still in force today.

Thank you.

By Bayard M

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Aug 22, 2017

The course is a very good introduction to the Electricity sector, presenting both basics from technical and market aspects. As the industry is evolving quickly, it would be great to have modules on Demand Side Response, Battery Storage, and other new types of operation.

By Arnav G

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Jul 18, 2019

Good overview, somewhat light on material but that's expected from a 2 week course. would appreciate a follow up delving into more details of the financial structure of utilities/other corporations in the energy space

By MAHDI H

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Nov 15, 2021

Hi I finished this course, but when I got my degree, only my last name was mentioned incorrectly and my name was not written. Please provide me with a new document named Mahdi Hadizadeh. Thank you

By Joshua A

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Mar 17, 2021

very exciting course about the electric markets and its operations.......recommend this course for all those who are seeking a basic understanding of the workings of the electric industry.

By Nestor J C B

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Jun 10, 2020

It is an excellent introduction to the operation of electricity markets that gives you an insight if you want to continue delving into this topic.

By Jonny M

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Apr 2, 2022

Brilliant overview of the basics of the electricity system although it couldn't definitely do with a refresh in light of the energy transition

By Rocio S

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Oct 19, 2020

Very informative course. It explains very well how the electric industry works in USA. It took more time than what it originally said.

By Reshma M

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Jun 21, 2020

It helped me understand how the market sees the electric industry. Helped me gain a large perspective. Good course

By Fredy A S G

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Apr 4, 2023

Good course to undestand how the electrical market works and how the planeation is made to satisfy every client.

By Andrew W

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Sep 28, 2019

Good introduction to Elec Ind. & Markets. Will give a good basic level understanding.

By Winston C

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Apr 12, 2020

Pretty good - could have gone even more in-depth regarding technologies!

By Seungkyun H

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Sep 24, 2018

good to know about basic concept and fundametals through this course

By Caesar P

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Nov 1, 2021

Very informative and useful. This course met all my expectations.

By Junaid S

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Aug 18, 2023

It gives me a good knowlegde of Indusrty operations and Marktes

By Manjunath A S

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May 21, 2020

It will help to enhance my technical knowledge..Thank u...

By Pedro F F

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Feb 3, 2021

very good knowledge of the instructor but a bit boring

By Demetre T

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Jun 14, 2021

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By Anuj K

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Aug 28, 2019

thanks, coursera for this beautigul course.

By ARJUN J

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Sep 29, 2020

informative course and good lecture

By mohammad s

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Mar 28, 2021

practical and comprehensive course

By REVANTH M C

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May 11, 2020

very great course