Masterclass Certificate in Grid Resilience: Building a Sustainable Grid

• Grid Modernization: An overview of the current state of the power grid and the need for modernization to achieve grid resilience. This unit will cover the importance of a sustainable grid and the role of advanced technologies in grid modernization. • Distributed Energy Resources (DERs): Understanding the role and integration of DERs, such as solar, wind, and energy storage, in building a resilient grid. This unit will cover the benefits and challenges of DERs and their impact on grid operations. • Microgrids: An examination of microgrids and their potential to enhance grid resilience. This unit will cover the design, operation, and benefits of microgrids and their role in supporting a sustainable grid. • Grid Architecture and Control: A deep dive into the architecture and control of the power grid, including the design of transmission and distribution systems. This unit will cover the latest advancements in grid control and automation and their impact on grid resilience. • Grid Cybersecurity: An overview of cybersecurity threats to the power grid and the importance of protecting against these threats. This unit will cover best practices for grid cybersecurity and the role of advanced technologies in securing the grid. • Grid Operations and Maintenance: Understanding the operations and maintenance of the power grid, including the importance of regular inspections and maintenance activities. This unit will cover the latest advancements in grid monitoring and diagnostic tools and their role in enhancing grid resilience. • Grid Planning and Forecasting: An examination of the grid planning and forecasting process, including the use of advanced modeling and simulation tools. This unit will cover the importance of accurate forecasting in grid operations and the role of data analytics in grid planning. • Grid Regulation and Policy: An overview of the regulatory and policy frameworks that govern the power grid, including the role of government agencies and industry associations. This unit will cover the latest trends in grid regulation and policy and their impact on grid resilience. • Grid Economics and Finance: An examination of the economics and finance of the power grid, including the costs and benefits of grid modernization and the role of public and private financing. This unit will cover the latest trends in grid economics and finance and their impact on grid resilience.