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Duration 21 hours
Course Outline
Introduction to Electricity and Power Grid Operations
- Fundamentals of Electrical Science
- Core concepts: voltage, current, resistance, and power metrics
- Energy consumption: measurement protocols and calculation methods
- Analogical models to facilitate comprehension of electrical dynamics
- Architecture of Electrical Power Systems
- Structural components and hierarchical organization of power networks
- Integration mechanisms within the National Electric System (NES)
- End-to-end workflow: generation, high-voltage transmission, and local distribution
- Stakeholder roles and regulatory oversight entities in the utility sector
Regulatory Frameworks in the Electricity Sector
- Regulatory requirements for energy storage
- Technological assessment of storage solutions and their impact on grid stability
- Compliance mandates and operational standards for storage infrastructure
- Case analysis of storage deployments within the National Electric System
- Technical standards for cogeneration
- Functional definition and contribution of cogeneration to overall energy efficiency
- Statutory framework and engineering standards governing cogeneration facilities
- Grid integration protocols for co-located generation and storage units
Regulatory and Technical Standards for Isolated and Inspected Systems
- Regulatory elements for isolated systems
- Operational characteristics and specific requirements of non-interconnected electrical networks
- Compliance obligations unique to isolated system management
- Regional applications and illustrative examples of standalone grid configurations
- Regulatory elements for inspection
- Procedural standards and technical guidelines for system auditing
- Significance of periodic inspections in ensuring operational reliability and public safety
- Instruments and methodologies for rigorous inspection within the utility sector
Standards for Design and Construction in Distribution Networks and Substations
- Technical standards for distribution network design and construction
- Foundational principles and engineering guidelines for distribution infrastructure
- Prioritizing safety, system reliability, and operational efficiency in design phases
- Specification of materials, equipment standards, and construction best practices
- Technical standards for substation design and construction
- Basics of substation engineering and its function within the power grid
- Essential components and regulatory standards for substation assembly
- Safety protocols and regulatory compliance for substation operations
Standards for Transmission Networks and Measurement for Regulated Users
- Standard for the design and construction of transmission networks
- Role of transmission infrastructure in long-distance energy delivery
- Engineering standards and construction protocols for high-voltage lines
- Regulatory constraints and safety mandates for transmission asset management
- Measurement standard for regulated users
- Critical importance of precise metering for compliance and billing accuracy
- Technical standards for measurement devices and data integrity
- Monitoring procedures and reporting requirements for regulated energy consumption
Complementary Services and Settlements in the Power System
- Technical standard for complementary services
- Definition of ancillary services and their role in maintaining grid stability
- Regulatory standards for frequency regulation and voltage support
- Practical deployment of complementary services in energy management strategies
- Technical standard for settlements
- Settlement mechanisms and their function in energy market operations
- Methodologies for calculating settlements and resolving data discrepancies
- Illustrative examples of settlement processes within the National Electric System
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Familiarity with basic electrical concepts
- Working knowledge of energy systems
Target Audience
- Electrical professionals
- Technicians
