Smart Grid Knowledge sharing - Part 1

Hi,

As part of knowledge sharing sessions would be part of my blog as part series from a certified smart grid and renewable energy consultant.

Need for smart grid

Smart grid is an emerging technology that changes the way electric energy is produced, transmitted, distributed, utilized and paid for.

There is an need for training and certifying Smart grid professionals , in this process i will be sharing  my expereinces on smart grid in form of blogs/part series

What is Smart Grid
 A smart grid is a form of electricity network utilizing digital technology. A smart grid delivers electricity from suppliers to consumers using two-way digital communications to control appliances at consumers' homes; this  save energy, reduce costs and increase reliability and transparency if the risks inherent in executing massive information technology projects are avoided.

In my next blog  i will be writing about smart grid overview

Smart Grid Training - 2

Target Group

Smart grid training is targeted for a variety of professionals. Typical attendees would be:

(a)Utility personnel: Cross training for domain and IT personnel.

(b) Practicing professionals: to facilitate furthering their careers in Smart Grids.

(c) New employees in Smart Grid Companies: To get breadth training.

(d) Graduating students: Desirous of entering the Smart Grid work force.

(e) IT professional working on the Utilities/Non Utilities

Smart Grid Training

The areas covered in the program are:

(a) Introduction to Smart Metering and  Smart Grids:

(b) Field devices at Homes/ Commercial-Industrial consumer locations/ Substations (HAN Techonology)

(c) Communication systems:

(d) Central systems:

(e) Application software:

 

Additional topics covered as part of the training

Smart Grid Applications and its relevance to IT: AMI, Meter Data Management Systems, Demand Response.

Specific used cases will be dealt as part of the triaining program

Target group