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