TRAINING.

Overview

After participating in this course, you will be able to:

• Collaborate effectively with diverse teams in the design and operation of smart grids.
•  Apply knowledge of renewable energy sources like wind, solar, and other unconventional energy in regulatory and compliance tasks.
• Assess and address reliability challenges within smart grid systems.
• Understand reliability standards and their use in specific applications.
• Engage in informed discussions about emerging trends and innovations in electric power systems.

Description
Understanding how to integrate renewable energy sources into the power grid is essential as the energy sector evolves towards net zero. This course provides understanding of distributed generation and smart grid technology, focusing on the latest advancements in power system design. Participants will explore various renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar, examining their strengths and weaknesses and how they are integrated into existing transmission and distribution networks. By analyzing smart grid functionalities, the course highlights the application of modern technologies, lessons learned from early implementations, and the impact of electric vehicles on the power grid.

As the smart grid becomes a pivotal part of modern energy systems, professionals from diverse backgrounds must grasp its fundamentals. This course is tailored for individuals without a direct power systems background but involved in related work. It also serves engineers seeking to deepen their understanding of how smart grid technology integrates into conventional power systems. The curriculum covers distributed generation types, smart grid definitions, necessity, and technical issues such as reliability, cybersecurity, and privacy.

By the end of this course, participants will have a comprehensive understanding of distributed generation and smart grid technologies, empowering them to contribute meaningfully to discussions and initiatives in these areas. You'll gain insights into the global efforts of smart grid technology, how it is shaping the future of electricity networks across different regions and related codes and standards.

Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for professionals involved in power system-related work who may not have a direct background in electrical engineering. This includes regulators, legal advisors, engineers from other disciplines, and technicians engaged in power system projects.

Additionally, professionals from the oil and gas sectors and those specializing in electricity export/import markets will find the content valuable for understanding smart grid technologies and their applications.

Please note: You can check other time zones here.

Syllabus

Distributed Generation

• What is distributed generation (DG)
• Advantages and disadvantages of DG
• Types of DG:
• Wind
• Wind characteristics
• Type of turbines and their application
• Solar
• Residential and industrial applications
• Off Grid vs Grid Connected
• Natural gas and other types

Smart Grid

• What is a smart grid?
• Why smart grid?
• Smart grid in distribution
• Smart grid in Transmission
• Electric vehicles
• Smart grid initiatives: North America, Europe, Asia
• Smart grid technical issues: Codes and standards, Reliability, Cyber security and privacy

Instructor

Amitabha Gangopadhyay, P Eng

Amitabha Gangopadhyay, M.Eng., P.Eng, is well recognized in power system engineering, where he has made many contributions to a wide range of power system applications for decades.

Prior to pursuing higher studies in Canada, Amitabha worked in the utility industry and with English Electric in India. In Canada, Amitabha has worked with Group Schneider, Global Thermoelectric, Fuel Cell Energy and SNC Lavalin in many areas of power system engineering. While working for Group Schneider, Amitabha has designed a number of microprocessor based protective relays and metering devices. For 17 years, he has served Government of Canada advising them on electric reliability of bulk power systems in North America.

His areas of interest are electrical transmission and distribution, protection and smart grid applications. Amitabha holds a Master's Degree from the Memorial University of Newfoundland. He has published several papers in international journals and conferences.

Amitabha is a professional engineer in the province of Alberta.