Table of contents

The course is connected to the following study programs

Teaching language

English.

Recommended previous knowledge

Courses on electric machines, power systems and power electronics.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course, the student should be able to

  • explain the smartgrid's structure and function
  • actively contribute to the discussion and selection of solutions for further development of the current grid,
  • understand the value chain and contribute to the interaction between participants and optimum utilization of energy companies' - and customers' resources
  • understand the impact of intermittent renewable energy sources and energy storage with demand side management and energy efficiency on power system networks.

Contents

  • The concept of Smartgrid, with network, components, technologies and trends
  • Significance to participants throughout the value chain, opportunities, threats, business models and regulatory issues.
  • Future operations centers (load dispatching centers) with multi-way communication, measurements, controls, fault detections with protections and optimal utilization of resources.
  • Integration of distributed variable generation, planning, management, operation, voltage stability and protection
  • Advanced metering systems and intelligent buildings with demand side management and energy efficiency

Teaching and learning methods

A number of one-day seminars, independent study, project work individually or in groups of two to three students. The project work results in the hand-in of a 10-15 page report, in the form of a scientific /technical report or research paper, including a relevant and interesting problem area related to the objectives of the course, with discussion and conclusion and recommendations. An abstract is mandatory.

Estimated work load for the average student is approximately 200 hours.

Examination requirements

Participation in a minimum of 60% of the seminars.

Examinations

Written report, individually or in groups of two to three students. Graded assessment. More information about the report will be given in Canvas.

Student evaluation

The person responsible for the course decides, in cooperation with student representative, the form of student evaluation and whether the course is to have a midway or end of course evaluation in accordance with the quality system for education, chapter 4.1.”

Offered as a free-standing course

Yes.

Admission Requirement if given as a free-standing course

Admission requirements for the course are the same as for the master’s programme in Renewable energy.

Reduction of Credits

This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:

Course Reduction of Credits
ENE502 – Smartgrid. 5
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