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Distributed Generation and Smart Grids
91535
Description
Course Program

Lectures

  • An Introduction to the Smart Grid Concept
    • The motivations behind the development of smart grids.
    • The traditional electric energy system and its functions.
    • The electric power system of the future.

  • Distributed Generation (DG):
    • Photovoltaic (PV) systems
      • Solar energy.
      • The principle of photovoltaic conversion.
      • Components of PV systems.
      • Grid-connected and stand-alone systems.
      • Technical and economic characteristics.
      • Environmental impact.

    • Wind power systems
      • Wind energy.
      • Principle of aerodynamic conversion.
      • Components of wind power systems.
      • Grid-connected systems.
      • Technical and economic characteristics.
      • Environmental impact.

    • General overview of systems connected to first and second category networks
      • The active user installation.
      • Electrical schemes.
      • Neutral point status.
      • Generators.
      • Protection systems.
      • Connection of the active user installation to distribution networks.

    • Impact of distributed generation on distribution networks
      • Advantages and disadvantages of DG:
        • Alternative to network reinforcement
        • Increased reliability
        • Reduction of network losses
      • The impact of DG on voltage regulation in passive distribution networks and on short-circuit currents.

  • Distributed Energy Resources (DER):
    • Energy storage systems
      • Introductory concepts.
      • Electrochemical storage systems.
      • Services provided to the electrical system.

    • Controllable loads
      • Types of controllable loads.
      • Services provided to the electrical system.
      • The role of the Aggregator.

  • Smart Grid Management and Control
    • Definition of smart grid management.
    • Control architectures (local, centralized, decentralized, and distributed approaches).
    • Structures: microgrids and energy communities.

Exercises
  • Computer-based exercises:
    • Management of distributed energy resources for optimizing voltage profiles in a smart grid.
  • Laboratory exercises:
    • Innovative devices for voltage regulation in distribution networks.
Crédits ECTS
6
Langue d'enseignement
italiano
Langue d'examen
italiano
Langue des supports pédagogiques
italiano
Acquis d'apprentissage fondamentaux
Acquis d'apprentissage terminaux
Catégorie de cours
Entité de gestion (faculté)
Department of Electrical and Information Engineering (UNICAS)