# Solar Energy: Integration of Photovoltaic Systems in Microgrids
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- Difference between a microgrid, a passive distribution grid and a virtual power plant.
- Ancillary services provided by microgrids and PV.
- Operation of centralized and decentralized control, forecasting, and evaluation of different market policies through a case study.
- Operation of active power control and voltage regulation.
- Different layouts and topologies of microgrids and power electronic components, and the role of power electronics converters in microgrids.
- Microgrid protection, adaptive protection, and the consequences of using a fault current source and fault current limitation.
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- Location
Online
- Pacing
Starts anytime / Self-paced
- Length
For instructor paced courses this is the length of the course.
For self-paced courses this is the length of the course if you spend the amount of time per week as specified. You're free to go faster or slower as you see fit.
9 Weeks
- Effort
10 - 11 Hours per week
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- [Solar Energy Engineering](https://learningforlife.tudelft.nl/solar-energy-engineering/)
- [Pavol Bauer](https://learningforlife.tudelft.nl/instructors/pavol-bauer/)
- [Laura Ramirez Elizondo](https://learningforlife.tudelft.nl/instructors/laura-ramirez-elizondo/)
- [Seyedmahdi Izadkhast](https://learningforlife.tudelft.nl/instructors/seyedmahdi-izadkhast/)
- Overview
**Learn how to integrate a photovoltaic system into a microgrid of your design.**
Photovoltaic systems are often placed into a microgrid, a local electricity distribution system that is operated in a controlled way and includes both electricity users and renewable electricity generation. This course deals with DC and AC microgrids and covers a wide range of topics, from basic definitions, through modelling and control of AC and DC microgrids to the application of adaptive protection in microgrids. You will master various concepts related to microgrid technology and implementation, such as smart grid and virtual power plant, types of distribution network, markets, control strategies and components. Among the components special attention is given to operation and control of power electronics interfaces.
All learner will be provided opportunities to become familiar with the advantages and challenges of DC microgrids (which are still in an early stage). As a verified learner you will also have the opportunity to master the topic of microgrids through an exercise in which you will evaluate selected pilot sites where microgrids were deployed. The evaluation will take the form of a simulation assignment and include a peer review of the results.
This course is part of the Solar Energy Engineering MicroMasters program designed to cover all physics and engineering aspects of photovoltaics: photovoltaic energy conversion, technologies and systems.
- Details
##### FAQ
**Q: What is a Microcredential**\
A Microcredential (hereafter: "MC") is a digital certificate that allows learners to demonstrate the knowledge and skills acquired after successfully completing a small unit of education. It describes the learning outcomes, educational level and scope of the course or program – and adds a quality mark, as it is bound to a recognized quality framework.
You will receive your MC as a digital certificate (called "Edubadge"), offered by the Dutch institution SURF. The certificates are publicly available (via an URL), can be easily shared, and can be instantly verified by other educational institutions or employers.
MCs are only used for courses or programs that comply with the Dutch national quality framework for microcredentials. MCs were recently launched in The Netherlands, with the aim to be recognized as accreditation-worthy education, specifically for continuing education programs. MCs do not have an expiration date and are managed online by the learners themselves (through the Edubadge platform of Surf).\
Even if you do not live in The Netherlands, you will benefit from this MC since it will give an additional quality mark to the certificates issued by edx.org.
Note that the MCs do not replace the certificates issued by edX, and can be obtained in addition. Moreover, there is no MC for the full Micromasters program, only per course (for the full program you will still receive the certificate issued by edX.)
**Q: How to obtain the MC?**\
A learner qualifies for a MC per course after successfully completing a course and the exam associated with this course (for example, after completing PV1 course and PV1 exam you are eligible for one MC).
To obtain your Microcredential you will need to create an EduID and connect to the Edubadges platform. After that you can access your “Edubadges backpack” in which you can store and manage your Microcredentials. For more information please visit this page: <https://wiki.surfnet.nl/display/Edubadges/Aanmaken+backpack#English>\
More information about obtaining the MCs will be given during the course.
**Q: What do MC mean for my personal data?**\
Please note TU Delft uses personal data in issuing Microcredentials. Learners need to create a “backpack” on Edubadges.nl which is managed by SURF to be able to claim and manage their Microcredentials. To learn more about how TU Delft uses your personal data in relation to Microcredentials read the privacy statement that can be found in the course platform.
- Qualifications
##### Chartered Engineering Competences
All our online courses and programs have been matched to the competences determined by [KIVI’s Competence Structure](https://charteredengineer.nl/competence-structure/), a common frame of reference for everyone, across all disciplines, levels and roles.
These competences apply to this course:
- A1: Extend your theoretical knowledge of new and advancing technologies.
- B2: Conduct appropriate research, and undertake design and development of new and creative engineering solutions.
- E3: Undertake engineering activities in a way that contributes to sustainable development and a circular economy.
- Admission
This is a MicroMaster Course that runs on EdX.
##### Prerequisites
- Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering and/or the successful completion of PV1x, PV2x, PV3x (or firm grasp of their content).
In order to carry out the assignments in the course, you will need to install MATLAB (student license will be given). Please check the [system requirements](https://nl.mathworks.com/support/requirements/matlab-system-requirements.html).
- Course format: MOOC
**This course is a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC)**. Our MOOCs are delivered on edX.org and are open to all. They include video lectures, readings, assignments, and community discussions. Content is free, with optional certificates and additional exercises available for a fee.
A Microcredential is an additional quality certification for small educational units. It shows what knowledge, competence and experience the participant has gained upon successful completion of the course. A Microcredential is awarded in the form of a digital badge which can be shared and is instantly verifiable.
- [More information](https://learningforlife.tudelft.nl/microcredentials/)
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