Harmonic Assessment and Filters for Renewable Energy Systems – Building Expertise for Reliable Grid Integration and Power Quality

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the fundamentals of harmonics, including sources, phase sequences, and their impact on power systems
• Apply harmonic modelling techniques for sources, transformers, reactors, filters, and network components
• Interpret key industry standards like IEC 61000-3-6 (AS/NZS IEC/TR 61000-3-6:2012) and Australian National Electricity Rules (NER)
• Perform harmonic compliance assessments and evaluate network scenarios against grid codes
• Understand harmonic filter solutions, including passive and active filters, configurations, and integration strategies
• Analyse case studies on harmonic challenges, filter failures, and mitigation in transmission and distribution networks
• Understand harmonic measurement techniques, instrument selection, data analysis, and reporting for compliance

• Transmission and Distribution Grid Engineers involving in network planning, system operation, voltage control, reactive power management, and grid stability
• Power System Engineers working in power system studies, harmonic analysis, network modelling, voltage stability, and grid integration
• Electricity Network Service Providers (TNSPs/DSOs) responsible for network planning, grid connection, power quality, system strength, and network performance
• Renewable Energy Developers and Operators participating in solar PV, wind, hybrid renewable energy, and BESS projects, particularly those are accountable for grid connection and power system performance
• BESS and Energy Storage Professionals engaging in system integration, grid support, power quality, and reactive power management
• Data Centre Electrical and Power Engineers handling for high-reliability electrical systems, power quality, harmonic mitigation, and grid connection
• Industrial Power Engineers and Facility Managers managing large electrical loads, power quality, reactive power, harmonics, and voltage disturbances
• Grid Connection, Power Quality and Compliance Specialists supporting connection studies, grid code compliance, harmonic assessments, and performance requirements
• Asset Management and Operations & Maintenance Professionals in-charge for the performance, reliability, maintenance, and lifecycle management of reactive power and power quality equipment
• Engineering Consultants, EPC Contractors and System Integrators establishing the design, specification, implementation, testing, and commissioning of grid-support and power-quality solutions

• Intermediate
• Advanced

This course will provide comprehensive learning resources, including course materials for future reference. Each topic will commence with a clearly defined intended learning outcome (LO). The learning experience will be enriched through diverse activities such as quizzes, videos, and assessments, ensuring engagement and understanding. In addition to the core material, participants will have access to additional resources like articles, case studies, and tools. The course structure incorporates interactive elements, such as group discussions, case studies, and practical exercises, enhancing hands-on learning experiences. Q&A sessions will provide opportunities for clarifications and deeper understanding.

Your expert course leader is a highly experienced Power Systems Engineer with over 28 years of experience in the electricity supply and energy sectors across Australia and international markets. He has held senior technical and leadership positions with Powerlink Queensland, Arcadis, VicGrid, and energySEA/Global Power Energy, specialising in voltage control, reactive power, STATCOM/SVC, power quality, planning, modelling, and strategic power systems advisory.

He is recognised for his expertise in power quality, harmonics, renewable energy integration, system strength, voltage stability, reactive power control, FACTS technologies, HV/EHV substations, SCADA, digital substations, and the integration of solar, wind, BESS, and large industrial loads. He has led multidisciplinary engineering teams delivering high-voltage infrastructure projects with a combined value exceeding USD 300 million.

As a trainer, he delivers advanced programmes covering power quality, harmonic analysis and mitigation, voltage and reactive power control, Volt-VAr optimisation, power factor correction, FACTS technologies, and renewable energy grid integration. He is proficient in industry-standard software including ETAP, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, PSS®E, PSCAD, MATLAB, and LabVIEW.

He holds a PhD in Power Systems Harmonics and Network Modelling from the University of Wollongong, a Master of Systems Engineering from Queensland University of Technology, and a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering (Honours) from the University of Queensland. He is a Fellow of Engineers Australia (FIEAust), Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng), RPEQ, NPER, and IntPE Aus, and contributes to IEC, Standards Australia, and CIGRE working groups.

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