Course Description

This introductory course focuses on the challenges, technologies, and policies associated with integrating high levels of renewable energy, such as wind and solar, into power systems. Delivered by experts from Imperial College London and including input from the National Energy Renewable Lab, it emphasizes practical problems and solutions in achieving reliable and stable electricity systems with renewable sources.

What Students Will Learn

• Operational principles of traditional and renewable electricity systems.
• Effects of high penetration of renewables on power system stability and reliability.
• Technological and operational solutions for integrating high levels of renewables.
• Future trends in power systems with an emphasis on innovation and demand changes.
• Case studies on how various nations are managing renewables integration.

Prerequisites

No prerequisites are required for this course. It is suited for beginners and those with some background looking to expand their knowledge in renewable energy systems.

Course Content Overview

• Comparative operations of traditional baseload and load-following generators versus renewable technology.
• Challenges posed by variable renewable energy sources and potential mitigation measures.
• Current technologies and policies that facilitate the integration of renewables into power systems.
• Future technological advancements and the evolving landscape of power system demands.

Target Audience

This course is ideal for policy makers, regulators, grid operators, investors in renewable energy, and anyone interested in understanding and promoting the integration of renewable energy into electricity grids across different regions.

Real-World Applications

Skills from this course can be applied in designing policies, operating grid systems, making informed investment decisions in renewable technologies, and generally promoting a sustainable transition to clean energy systems globally.

Syllabus

1. Overview of how electricity systems traditionally work.
2. Detailed discussion on types of electricity generation technologies.
3. Impact of high penetration of variable renewables on power systems.
4. Exploration of options for managing high renewable integrations.
5. Predictions about future shifts in power systems.
Status these are just previews.
6. Policies and incentives designed to facilitate renewable integration.