About this Training Course
This comprehensive 5-day course offers energy professionals a deep dive into the dynamic landscape of renewable energy integration and power system management. Participants will gain invaluable insights into the technical, operational, and financial aspects of working with renewable resources in the rapidly evolving energy industry. The course is designed to equip professionals with the knowledge needed for planning and operating power systems with an increasing penetration of renewable resources, addressing key aspects of operational requirements for an integrated, reliable, and stable power system.
The curriculum explores the unique characteristics of renewable resources from both local and system-wide perspectives, illuminating the paradigm shift in energy delivery to customers. A significant focus is placed on the technical challenges associated with integrating vast amounts of solar power into the electricity grid while maintaining the reliability and stability of conventional power systems. The course delves into advanced solar power forecasting methodologies, showcasing state-of-the-art techniques and international case studies to highlight the critical role of accurate prediction in managing weather-dependent generation.
Inverter-based resources, including photovoltaic systems, Battery Electricity Storage Systems (BESS), and demand response technologies, are thoroughly examined. The course emphasizes the crucial functions of these technologies in enhancing renewable penetration and optimizing customer resources. Particular attention is given to the contribution of inverter-based generators and BESS to power system stability and quality, covering aspects such as voltage support, frequency response, regulation, reactive power control, and power quality.
The curriculum also explores the role of microgrids and automated energy management systems in boosting energy resilience and efficiency. Additionally, Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) are analyzed from both technical and financial standpoints, including discussions on project financing and cost recovery strategies. This comprehensive approach ensures that participants gain a well-rounded understanding of the challenges and opportunities in the renewable energy sector, preparing them for the complexities of modern power system management.
The course is aimed at helping energy professionals understand the planning and operation of power systems with an increasing share of renewable energy sources.
- Evaluate the performance of renewable resources.
- Analyze the operational flexibility of renewables at grid level, distribution network, and grid edge devices.
- Identify and apply renewable energy resources, and critically assess renewable energy issues.
- Examine and calculate the energy performance of main renewable energy systems.
- Interpret and apply forecasting models for solar energy.
- Develop and implement machine learning techniques to predict solar generation from weather forecasts.
- Manage and optimize a complex power system with variability on both supply and demand sides.
- Assess the impact of Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) design on power system operation.
- Power system operations engineers and managers
- Renewable energy project managers
- Grid integration specialists
- Energy storage systems engineers
- Distributed energy resources (DER) planners
- Smart grid engineers
- Microgrid designers and operators
- Energy forecasting analysts
- Power system stability engineers
- Transmission and distribution network planners
- Regulatory affairs specialists in utilities
- Energy market analysts
- Power purchase agreement (PPA) negotiators
- Utility-scale solar project developers
- Battery storage system designers
- Demand response program managers
- Energy aggregators
- Intermediate
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