Educating Microgrids Using Planning Tools-Interactive Case Studies and Lessons Learned
Title
Educating Microgrids Using Planning Tools-Interactive Case Studies and Lessons Learned
Subject
education
hybrid course
Load modeling
microgrids
Microgrids
Power electronics
Power generation
Power system stability
Reliability
Renewable energy sources
virtual inertia
virtual power plants
Description
Microgrids have been considered an essential component for improving the efficiency, resilience and reliability of the evolving electric power grid. Their modularity adds to the operational flexibility of the system in addition to provision for multi-player energy markets and transactive energy framework. The value of microgrid based systems is evident from their growing implementations globally. This underscores the need for developing a skilled workforce at the confluence of power systems and power electronics. Based on this, a special course in virtual power plants and virtual inertia was introduced at Clemson for exploratory pedagogy and building foundations for scientific scholarship in this area. This paper introduces the objectives, major challenges, design, planning and modeling tools, project outcomes and lessons learned from the instructor's experience with this hybrid course.
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Creator
M. Maigha
J. H. Enslin
Publisher
2018 9th IEEE International Symposium on Power Electronics for Distributed Generation Systems (PEDG)
Date
2018
Type
conferencePaper
Identifier
2329-5767
Collection
Citation
M. Maigha and J. H. Enslin, “Educating Microgrids Using Planning Tools-Interactive Case Studies and Lessons Learned,” Lamar University Midstream Center Research, accessed May 14, 2024, https://lumc.omeka.net/items/show/26848.