Centre for Renewable Energy and Power Systems

The Centre for Renewable Energy and Power Systems currently has two professional development short courses on offer.

Integrating Renewable (Wind) Energy Systems

Course Dates: 4 - 6 April 2011

Course Instructor: Dr Mark Davies MIEAust

Closing date for applications: 23rd March 2011

The integration of new Renewable Energy Systems into existing AC electric power grids can present many and varied challenges to project developers, system planners and equipment manufacturers. This course will give practical insights into the issues that could be faced and the considerations that should be made by all project participants. The course will focus on those renewable energy resources (wind, solar) where the use of modern power electronic converters has become critical for their successful integration. Case studies describing the integration of several recent Windpark projects will be highlighted.

This course offers practical knowledge and skills related to:

• Basic AC system operation and its frequency / voltage control
• Understanding the differences between the common wind generation options
• The major impacts of renewable energy systems upon existing power systems
• Th renewable energy system requirements (from the grid) at its point of common coupling
• Common issues faced with renewable energy system integration
• How various utilities specify the interface with renewable energy systems
• The future direction in the design and application of economic renewable energy systems

More Information: Course Brochure (87KB pdf)

Building Energy Auditing & Management

Course Dates: 4 - 6 April 2011

Course Instructors: Graeme Vertigan, Dr Jane Sargison, Andrew Sutherland, Richard Bevan

Closing date for applications: 23rd March 2011

This course is aimed at consulting engineers and architects practicing in the field of commercial building energy auditing and energy efficiency improvement. It is designed to provide a sound understanding of the current legislative requirements of energy auditing as well as the processes used to assess and report on the energy efficiency of existing commercial buildings. It also covers energy reduction options and ways to improve the Energy Rating of existing buildings.

More Information: Course Brochure (281KB pdf)