Design and Operation of Smart Grid Power Systems

The course discusses the international and national development towards the future’s renewable electric energy system, and the concept known as Smart Grid. The starting point is the understanding of how design, operation and control of power systems traditionally have been considered. Integration of distributed and intermittent renewable energy requires a new paradigm, and the course gives a basis to understand and contribute to this development. Power systems, power electronics and renewable energy merge, for example in microgrids. In addition, the course discusses the interaction between the power grid and flexible resources, and smart meters.

Knowledge:
After completing the course, the student shall
- Understand the background for Smart Grid and have knowledge about important terminology
- Know about challenges and possibilities related to smart meters
- Have knowledge about technology for microgrids and integration of renewable energy and energy storage
- Have knowledge about LCOE

Skills:
After completing the course, the student shall be able to
- Apply and pass on the knowledge as a basis for innovation in the energy sector
- Analyse and perform basic design of Smart Grid electric power systems, with emphasis on microgrids
- Calculate LCOE to evaluate the economy in renewable power projects.

Lectures and mandatory project work or exercise. The course is given in English.