Professional Certificate of Competency in Smart Grids Engineering Institute of Technology

Overview

The Professional Certificate of Competency in Smart Grids from the Engineering Institute of Technology  introduces engineers to the principles of smart grids in power system application under various network conditions. The content includes smart electricity network and the role of communication in smart grid deployment, which will develop engineers’ understanding of the overall smart grid components.

The course will discuss the basic components of smart grid systems and will look into topics of smart grid regulation and market economics, communication technologies and smart transmission/distribution grids. The application of various power electronic devices and the management of energy storage, electric vehicles, demand side management and AMI will also be covered. The computation tools for smart grid design, adaptive protection, Interoperability standards and software infrastructure will be highlighted. Furthermore, students will gain a fundamental understanding of big data and cyber security in smart grids.

After covering the necessary theory, the course will introduce practical studies involving the modelling and simulation of various system conditions using appropriate software tools. Students will also gain skills in interpreting simulation results.

Upon completion, students should be able to:

• Gain insight into smart grid infrastructure.
• Understand the role of power electronics and energy storage in smart grids.
• Acquire knowledge of advanced technologies, including smart metering, demand-side response, electric vehicles, and data communication.
• Develop an understanding of protection and cybersecurity fundamentals.