Integration of Renewable & Distributed Generation
COURSE OBJECTIVES Renewable and distributed generation can provide an effective means to improve network efficiency, decrease reliance on high carbon emission generation, and allow consumers to increase responsibility for their own electricity needs. However, the rapidly increasing installation of distributed generation including solar and wind has increased the complexity and uncertainty in operation, control and protection of electricity networks. This course will provide a practical understanding of the principles, practices and problems associated with grid integration of distributed energy resources. Topics covered during the course include the operation, control and protection of distributed generation-rich electricity distribution networks, network planning and reliability aspects for facilitating integration of these new generating technologies. A focus of the course will be solar and wind power integration, as well as energy storage applications. Attendees will learn about fundamental aspects, operation, control and protection techniques, and methods of integration to improve supply quality and reliability for network operators and customers. The course will also include practical case studies of renewable energy integration problems and solutions from local industry experts and researchers. COURSE BENEFITS This course has been designed to assist managers, utility specialists and technical staff who wish to advise customers on renewable energy integration or who provide services to large clients. The course will also be useful for those who wish to better understand aspects of network design, construction and maintenance techniques for maximising renewable energy hosting capacity. By attending the course, you will gain knowledge and skills to assist you to: • Appreciate the different renewable and distributed generation resources, their operation, and functional aspects • Better understand the challenges and impacts related to integration of different renewable and distributed generation resources into electricity networks • Gain knowledge of guidelines and standards for integration of these new energy resources into electricity grids • Have a systematic understanding of the capabilities of battery energy storage systems and how they should be designed • Develop an understanding of the definition of microgrids, how they operate and their potential benefits