DEE-23116 Introduction to Smart Grids, 3 cr
Person responsible
Pertti Järventausta
Lessons
| Implementation | Period | Person responsible | Requirements |
| DEE-23116 2016-01 | 2 |
Pertti Järventausta |
Learning Outcomes
After taken the course student may list definitions, aims and main functions of Smart Grids. The student can identify the main characteristics, structures and functions of power systems and electricity market. In addition student may explain the role of actors in electricity distribution and electricity market. The student may summarize the main point of distributed energy resources from network point of view and ICT solutions for Smart Grids
Content
| Content | Core content | Complementary knowledge | Specialist knowledge |
| 1. | Overview of Smart Grids: definitions, aims and drivers, functions, role of various actors | ||
| 2. | Overview of Power systems: production and consumption, transmission and distribution networks, distributed generation, protection and automation, ICT systems | network operation and planning, reliability and power quality issues | |
| 3. | Electricity market: actors, energy trading, network business, open European level energy market | network business regulation | |
| 4. | Customers as part of Smart Grids: energy measurements, AMR and load modelling, home energy management systems | using AMR in network management | |
| 5. | DER as part of Smart Grids: distributed generation and its impacts in electricity networks (protection, voltage, reliability), electric vehicles | Microgrids | |
| 6. | ICT solutions for Smart Grids |
Instructions for students on how to achieve the learning outcomes
The student can pass the course by the accepted exam and seminar work.
Assessment scale:
Evaluation scale passed/failed will be used on the course
Study material
| Type | Name | Author | ISBN | URL | Additional information | Examination material |
| Lecture slides | Yes | |||||
| Other literature | Yes |
Correspondence of content
| Course | Corresponds course | Description |
| DEE-23116 Introduction to Smart Grids, 3 cr | SET-6216 Introduction to Smart Grids, 3 cr |