What is Microgrid Certification Training?

Microgrid Certification Training is a 3-day course designed for all engineers who want to learn, design, or operate microgrids. It is also suitable for power traders to understand modern microgrid technologies and independent system operator personnel. The training covers understanding energy management systems (EMS) in microgrids, including centralized or decentralized microgrids.

What is a microgrid?

A microgrid is a group of interconnected loads and distributed energy resources that acts as a single controllable entity with respect to the grid. This learning path will provide an understanding about microgrid technologies.

What is a microgrid learning path?

This learning path will cover the fundamental elements of microgrid definitions, design, and analysis. First Chapter provides a comprehensive overview of microgrid concepts, functional features, and benefits, followed by examples of applications around the world as well as possible future directions.

What is a microgrid energy system?

A microgrid is a self-sufficient energy system that serves a discrete geographic footprint, such as a college campus, hospital complex, business center or neighborhood. Within microgrids are one or more kinds of distributed energy (solar panels, wind turbines, combined heat & power, generators) that produce its power.

Is a microgrid a viable producer of electricity?

The microgrid has emerged as a viable producer of electricity due to several factors, including the aging power grid in North America, rising costs of full grid power, cybersecurity concerns, and a shift to more severe weather patterns that lead to power failures.

What are the main topics of EMS in microgrids?

The audience will be introduced to the main topics of Energy Management Systems (EMS) in microgrids such as Data forecasting in microgrid EMS, DG scheduling, load dispatch, photovoltaic effect in EMS, effect of fuel cells in microgrid EMS, and optimization platform for microgrids.