Incorporating Renewable Energy in Electricity Grids

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Incorporating Renewable Energy in Electricity Grids

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Incorporating Renewable Energy in Electricity Grids
The course Incorporating Renewable Energy in Electricity Grids is an online class provided by Imperial College London through edX. The skill level of the course is Intermediate. It may be possible to receive a verified certification or use the course to prepare for a degree.

Learn how to manage high shares of variable renewable electricity sources to achieve cost-effective and reliable electricity supplies

Course description

Wind turbines and solar panels are likely to play a critical role in achieving a low-carbon power sector that helps address climate change and local pollution, resulting from fossil fuel power generation. Because wind and solar power output is weather-dependent, it is variable in nature and somewhat more uncertain than output from conventional fossil fuel generators. It is therefore important to consider how to manage high penetrations of solar and wind so as to maintain electricity system reliability. This introductory course, delivered by Ieading academics from Imperial College London, with technical input and contributions from the National Energy Renewable Lab (Golden, Colorado), will discuss what challenges variable output renewables pose to the achievability of a reliable, stable electricity system, how these challenges can be addressed and at what costs. Its overall objective is to demonstrate that there is already a range of established technologies, policies and operating procedures to achieve a flexible, stable, reliable electricity system with a high penetration of renewables such as wind and solar. The course uses a variety of country and context-specific examples to demonstrate the concepts. Policy makers, regulators, grid operators and investors in renewable electricity will benefit from a solid understanding of these considerations, thereby helping them drive forward the development of a fit-for-purpose clean power system in their own regional context.

Prerequisites & Facts

Incorporating Renewable Energy in Electricity Grids

Course Topic

Business and Management, Energy and Earth Sciences, Environmental Studies

University, College, Institution

Imperial College London

Course Skill Level

Intermediate

Course Language

English

Place of class

Online, self-paced (see curriculum for more information)

Degree

Certificate

Degree & Cost

Incorporating Renewable Energy in Electricity Grids

To obtain a verified certificate from edX / Imperial College London you have to finish this course or the latest version of it, if there is a new edition. The class may be free of charge, but there could be some cost to receive a verified certificate (49.00 USD) or to access the learning materials. The specifics of the course may have been changed, please consult the provider to get the latest quotes and news.
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School: Imperial College London
Topic: Business and Management, Energy and Earth Sciences, Environmental Studies