Fundamentals of Power Systems
EECE 443 connects grid history, power system analysis, renewable energy, storage, markets, policy, and power-industry careers. Guest speakers and industry activities are built into the course.
In progress · Fall 2026Engagement / Workforce Training
Skills for a
changing energy system.
Funded workforce programs, battery training, and industry engagement connect students and professionals with energy-system practice.
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NYPA education & workforce training
Clean Energy Workforce Pipeline
From the classroom
to the electric grid.
Binghamton University’s NYPA-funded program connects power systems education with industry practice through courses, simulation labs, guest seminars, and paid internship opportunities.
Led by Professor Ziang “John” Zhang, the program brings together the New York Power Authority (NYPA), NYSEG / AVANGRID, and the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO).
14students in EECE 443
Fall 2026
Fall 2026
1NYPA AGILe internship
completed in summer 2026
completed in summer 2026
Program highlights · October 2026
Power system simulation
The program is developing PSS®E and PSCAD exercises on synchronous machines, inverter controls, contingency analysis, and interconnection studies.
In developmentNYPA AGILe internship
A summer 2026 NYPA internship focused on modeling inverter-based resources and automating model-quality checks.
Completed · Summer 202602
NSF Energy Storage Engine training
Building the energy-storage workforce
Our training activities contribute to the NSF Energy Storage Engine in Upstate New York, led by Binghamton University. The Engine connects education, workforce pathways, and regional energy-storage innovation.
Battery education also includes faculty participation in the New Energy New York Battery Academy, with learning opportunities spanning battery fundamentals, safety, and management systems.
Engine workforce & education NENY Battery Academy03
Battery mini-courses & labs
Introduction to Battery Systems
Battery fundamentals and their role in energy-storage applications.
Battery Management System Design
Monitoring, control, and design concepts for battery management.
BMS labs
Practical learning activities that connect battery management concepts with laboratory work.
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Learning alongside industry
2026 Battery Safety Symposium
Explore the November 5 symposium held during Battery Week 2026, including local media coverage.