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DelftX: Solar Energy: Integration of Photovoltaic Systems in Microgrids
Learn how to integrate a photovoltaic system into a microgrid of your design.
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9 weeks at 10-11 hours per week
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Online - Self Paced
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About DelftX: Solar Energy: Integration of Photovoltaic Systems in Microgrids
Photovoltaic systems are often placed into a microgrid, a local electricity distribution system that is operated in a controlled way and includes both electricity users and renewable electricity generation. This course deals with DC and AC microgrids and covers a wide range of topics, from basic definitions, through modelling and control of AC and DC microgrids to the application of adaptive protection in microgrids. You will master various concepts related to microgrid technology and implementation, such as smart grid and virtual power plant, types of distribution network, markets, control strategies and components. Among the components special attention is given to operation and control of power electronics interfaces.
You will be familiarized with the advantages and challenges of DC microgrids (which are still in an early stage). As a verified learner you will also have the opportunity to master the topic of microgrids through an exercise in which you will evaluate selected pilot sites where microgrids were deployed. The evaluation will take the form of a simulation assignment and include a peer review of the results.
This course is part of the Solar Energy Engineering MicroMasters program designed to cover all physics and engineering aspects of photovoltaics: photovoltaic energy conversion, technologies and systems.
Earn a Microcredential
After finishing this course, and passing the related exam, you are eligible to receive one microcredential. A microcredential is a digital certificate that allows learners to demonstrate the knowledge and skills acquired after successfully completing a small unit of education. It describes the learning outcomes, educational level and scope of the course or program – and adds a quality mark, as it is bound to a recognized quality framework. For more information, please read the FAQ below.
What You Will Learn?
- Difference between a microgrid, a passive distribution grid and a virtual power plant.
- Ancillary services provided by microgrids and PV.
- Operation of centralized and decentralized control, forecasting, and evaluation of different market policies through a case study.
- Operation of active power control and voltage regulation.
- Different layouts and topologies of microgrids and power electronic components, and the role of power electronics converters in microgrids.
- Microgrid protection, adaptive protection, and the consequences of using a fault current source and fault current limitation.
- Main motivations and challenges for the implementation of DC microgrids.