Introduction to Microgrids

As the demand for reliable and sustainable electricity continues to grow, microgrids have emerged as a vital solution to meet our increasing power needs. Introduction to Microgrids provides a comprehensive overview of the importance of microgrids in creating and sustaining electricity. By the end of the course, you will gain a solid understanding of microgrid fundamentals, their components, and their role in the future of energy systems. 

Learners should have a good understanding of electric generation, transmission, power systems analysis, microgrid operation, and renewable energy.  

Learners will learn to:

• Identify the need for microgrids, their components and architecture, and the microgrid projects across the globe
• Summarize impacting factors, such as environmental, regulatory, and societal factors, and their implications for microgrid deployment and operation
• Summarize breakthrough technologies in distributed energy resources (DERs) such as Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and understand how solar wind and hardware-emerging technologies have, or will, impact microgrids
• Conduct an assessment of energy impacts resulting from projected electric vehicle (EV) growth, data center growth projections, load fluctuation impacts, grid resilience issues, and microgrid outcome-based solutions
• Conduct a comprehensive global assessment of microgrids, incorporating factors such as leveled cost of electricity curves, weather patterns, energy-intensive growth prospects, reactive system control effects, and situational awareness

Microgrids integrate generation systems such as solar photovoltaic and wind. Microgrids work to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, provide higher reliability for critical loads, and supply electricity in areas not served by existing infrastructure. The training supports C2R2’s ability to impact and lead training deployment by offering micro-credentials to Canadians interested in lowering greenhouse gases and increasing the reliability of electricity infrastructure by developing microgrids. The micro-credential supports Canada’s Climate Action Plan –embracing the power of nature to tackle climate change. It also supports Canada’s 2030 Emission Reduction Plan by offering training that diversifies energy sources, produces clean energy, and connects regions to clean power. 

• Microgrids – The Technical Aspect