Renewable Energy: Distributed Generation

Presented by the Department of Electrical, Electronic and Computer

Engineering University of Pretoria

3 ECSA CPD Points | CPD Reg No: P003316-2019

The short course on Renewable Energy: Distributed Generation covers the Other Renewabe Energy Technologies
fast-growing wind and photovoltaic (PV) technology in detail. This course also • Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) Technologies
briefly covers other renewable energy (RE) technology such as small hydro- • Micro-Hydropower Systems
power systems, concentrating solar power (CSP) technologies, biomass, etc. • Hybrid Power System-Wind-diesel, Wind-Diesel-PV, etc.
Delegates will discuss benefits, technical issues, design and use of renewable
distributed generation including wind, PV and hybrid systems in the power
generation industry.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course, participants are expected to have the following
Course content learning benefits: technical issues, design and use of renewable distributed
generation including Wind, PV and Hybrid Systems in power generation
An overview will be given of the following topics, more especially industry.
emphasis will be placed on Distributed Generation (DG):
• Benefits of DG
• DG Technologies
Who should enrol?
• DG Systems: Isolated and Grid connected
Engineers, Technologists, and Technicians involved in the design, planning,
• DG integration issues: Voltage fluctuations, fault level, stability issues
maintenance, operation and support of energy systems.
etc.

Wind Power Systems Course fees

Power generation from wind is fastest growing technology. As per Global
Wind Energy Council estimates worldwide wind installed capacity is expected R7 767.54 per delegate (VAT incl.)
to be 500 GW by 2017. Due to intermittent nature of wind it poses number of Course fees include all course material and refreshments during the contact
technical challenges. sessions.
• Wind system basic concepts and design: Development of Wind Power;
Types of Wind Turbines; Power in the Wind; Temperature and Altitude Course fees must be paid in full 14 days prior to course start dates. Proof
Corrections for Air Density, Impact of Tower Height, Maximum Rotor of payment can be submitted to enrolments@enterprises.up.ac.za
Efficiency; Generator Options and Power Electronics in Wind systems;
Speed Control for Maximum Power, Average Power in the Wind, Admission requirements
Estimates of Wind Turbine Energy, Specific Wind Turbine Performance
Calculations; Wind Turbine Economics Prospective delegates should preferably hold a Bachelor’s degree, National
• Modelling aspects of Wind Power Systems; Technical Regulation and Senior Certificate, or working experience/strong interest related to the course.
Grid Codes for Wind Power Integration to Grid Networks; Active and
Reactive Power/Voltage Control of Wind Systems; Transmission System
for Remote Wind Farms; Effects of Wind Power Systems on Power Grid
Accreditation and certification
Networks; Power System Integration Experience (Discussion of Case
Enterprises University of Pretoria (Pty) Ltd is wholly owned by the University
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of Pretoria. As a public higher education institution, the University of
Pretoria functions in accordance with the Higher Education Act 101 of
Photovoltaic (PV) Systems
1997. Enterprises University of Pretoria offers short courses on behalf of the
PV is another fast growing technology. PV systems are installed in residential
University and these short courses are not credit-bearing, and do not lead to
and commercial buildings. Now large scale PV of several MW capacities in
formal qualifications on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) – unless
sub-transmission is also being integrated.
stated otherwise. Delegates who successfully complete a short course and
• A Generic Photovoltaic Cell Equivalent Circuit
comply with the related assessment criteria (where applicable) are awarded
• Formation of Cells to Modules to Arrays
certificates of successful completion and/or attendance by the University of
• I–V Curves under Standard Test Conditions (STC)
Pretoria.
• Photovoltaic System Types
• I–V Curves for Loads
• Grid-Connected Systems Registration and enquiries
• Grid-Connected PV System Economics
• Stand-Alone PV Systems Client Information Centre
• Hybrid PV Systems Tel: +27 (0)12 434 2500
• PV system Applications Email: info@enterprises.up.ac.za
• Discussion of stability and power quality Issues of PV

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