Renewable Energy Grid Integration

Compulsary For MSc YES
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The student will be able to model, simulate and optimize the integration of  intermittent renewable energy generators and assess their impact on the electrical grid.  

Exit Level Outcomes: Hard (H) & Soft (S) Skills

  1. H# 1: Model the intermittent renewable energy generators (Modelling and Forecasting, Renewable Energy Principles, System Design, Grid Systems, Creativity, Energy Access)
  2. H# 2: Simulate load flow of electrical systems on integration of renewable energy generators (Modelling, System Design, Grid Systems)
  3. H# 3: Analyse the impact of renewable energy generators on the electrical grid (System Design, Data Analysis, Problem Solving, Grid Systems)
  4. H# 4: Optimization of the grid integration of renewable energy generators (Grid Systems, System Design, Modelling)
  5. S# 1: Undertake independent study (Life-long Learning)
  6. S# 2: Communicate the impact of renewable energy generators on the electrical grid (Communication, Networking)
  7. S# 3: Solve energy access problems/challenges for communities in specific locations (Problem Solving, Energy Access, Creativity)
  8. S# 4: Work together in small groups (Teamwork)
  9. S# 5: Access learning material online (Digital Literacy)
  10. S# 6: Produce a technical report (Writing Skills)

Facilitators

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Dr. Senthil Krishnamurthy
Lecturer at the Department of Electrical, Electronics and Computer Engineering, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa... read more
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Dr. Molefe Makhele
Senior Lecturer in the Department of physics and Electronics at NUL, he is also member of Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers and has joined the Energy Research Centre at NUL.... read more
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Mrs. 'Maletsie Mojela
Power Systems Engineering lecturer at the Lerotholi Polytechnic.... read more
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Mr. Sebota Mokeke
He is the Lecturer in the Department of Physics and Electronics and the member of the Energy Research Center. He holds MSc in Sustainable Energy from National University of Lesotho. His research interests include assessment of impact renewable energy generators to the grid, modelling simulations and optimization of microgrids, energy management systems and design and evaluation of solar thermal systems.... read more
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