Study Guide

Objectives

The student acquires understanding and skills in microgrid technologies, their communication solutions, and smart control and management. The course also covers electrical protection solutions and cybersecurity for microgrid subsystems.

Upon completing the course, students will be able to:
• Describe the principles and operating models of microgrid technologies
• Understand the communication solutions and smart management methods of microgrids
• Analyze electrical protection solutions and their impact on the operational reliability of microgrids
• Evaluate cybersecurity risks of microgrids and apply protective measures in practice

Content

The course delves into the structure and operation of microgrid technologies, which combine distributed energy production, energy storage solutions, and dynamic load management. The communication solutions and control systems of microgrids are examined from the perspective of real-time data processing and decision-making. The course covers electrical protection methods, such as fault protection and islanding, and their impact on the reliability of microgrids. In the context of cybersecurity, the course explores vulnerabilities and attacks that can target microgrids, as well as the measures to counter them.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student recognizes the basic principles of microgrid technologies and can describe their key features, but the application and analysis remain superficial. Knowledge of communication, protection, and cybersecurity is limited.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student has a good grasp of the structure of microgrids, communication solutions, and the basic principles of smart management. They can analyze the protection mechanisms of the power grid and understand cybersecurity challenges, but application and critical examination may be somewhat incomplete.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has a deep understanding of microgrids, their communication solutions, and smart management, and can analyze and apply methods related to power grid protection and cybersecurity. They are capable of critical thinking and innovative problem-solving in improving the security and reliability of microgrids.