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.

For whom is a microgrid suitable?

Microgrids have become suitable for a wide range of organizations, including small, mid-sized and Fortune 500 companies, as well as nonprofit, government and military organizations.

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.

What are the challenges in microgrid EMS?

The audience will be introduced to the challenges in managing a microgrid EMS, including renewable energy intermittency, network latency, reliability of communications, two way communication challenges, and cyber security in both centralized and decentralized microgrid EMS.

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.