Microgrid Course Design

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 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 simple microgrid?

A simple microgrid might involve a simple design, such as a critical load paired with a backup generator. Simple designs are typically inefficient solutions when considering all critical loads and possible threats to a given system.

What is an advanced microgrid?

An “advanced microgrid” is one that is designed using Sandia National Laboratories’ Energy Surety Design Methodology (ESDM), which is a systematic process to maintain or enhance the attributes of: safety, security, reliability, sustainability, cost effectiveness, and resilience.

What is a microgrid project?

The primary goal for microgrid projects is to increase the energy resilience and enhance the ability to serve an installation’s electrical loads during a contingency situation.

What is a microgrid design analysis?

For a design analysis, it is useful to conduct system modeling to match microgrid loads with generation on an hourly, 15-minute, or 1-minute basis. This type of modeling can provide a detailed look into how a microgrid can supply loads from different generation sources at each time step throughout the course of a year.