Semester 9


Course: Introduction to Smart Grids



Course Code: ΕΕΗ15
Course Level: Undergratuate
Obligatory/Elective: Elective
Semester: 9
Division: Division of Energy
Group: Group A
ECTS Credits: 5
Hours Per Week: 4
Website: eclass.uowm.gr/courses/HMMY114/
Language: Greek, English
Content:
  1. Introduction to Smart Grids,
    • Introductory remarks, terms and definitions,
    • Regulatory framework
    • Smart grid concepts
  2. Smart Grid elements,
    • Smart Grid Architecture
    • Operational monitoring and measurements
    • Connectivity and standards
  3. Smart Grid communications,
    • Management systems of distribution and transmission systems
    • Communication Requirements in the face of Distributed Generation and microgrids
    • Advanced SCADA systems
    • Data Analysis
  4. Smart Grid security
    • Motives
    • Weaknesses
    • Requirements for security and privacy
    • Cyberattacks definitions, technical characteristics and counter-measures
  5. Flexibility in Smart Grids
    • Generation Flexibility
    • Load Flexibility
    • Active Distribution Networks
  6. Latest trends in Smart Grids
    • Smart Buildings
    • E-mobility
    • Energy Storage Systems
  7. Generation/Consumption Forecasting
    • Load Forecasting techniques
    • Generation Forecasting techniques
    • Variable time horizons
  8. Case studies and Tools
    • Peer-to-peer and other transactions in smart grid electricity markets
    • Microgrids
    • Local Energy communities
Learning Outcomes:

With the completion of this course the student:

  • Will have grasped the fundamental concepts and characteristics of the smart grids.
  • Will be familiarized with modern smart grids subjects, such as, cybersecurity, flexibility.
  • Will be able to identify and analyze smart grid architecture
  • Will be able to describe and analyze issues such as forecasting of energy generation and consumption, as well as peer-to-peer transactions, blockchain integration in power systems etc.
  • Will become familiar with the concepts of microgrids, Virtual Power Plants and Local energy communities.
Pre-requirements:

Transmission and Distribution of Electrical Energy, Stability of Power systems, Renewable Energy Sources, Power electronics, Electricity Market.

Teaching Methods:

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Validation:

The assessment method adopted in this course will be two-fold:

1.         Written exam comprising 70% of the final course grade, consisting of: multiple-choice tests, short-answer questions and problem solving.

2.         Written work, essay/report, oral exam, presentation comprising 30% of the final course grade. The students will be evaluated according to the content as well as the presentation of their work.

Suggested Books:

- Recommended Book Resources:

[1]   Borlase, S (Ed.) (2017). Smart Grids: infrastructure, technology and solutions. CRC press

[2]   Uslar, M., Specht, M., Danekas, C., Trefke, J., Rohjans, S., Gonzalez, J. M, … & Bleiker R. (2013). Standardization in smart grids: introduction to IT-related methodologies, architectures and standards. Berlin/Heidelberg, Germany: Springer.

[3]   Fadlullah, Z. M. & Kato, N. (2015). Evolution of Smart Grids, Springer International Publishing.

[4]   Buchholz, B. M., & Styczynski, Z. (2020). Smart Grids. Springer Berlin Heidelberg.

[5]   Xiao, Y. (2012). Communication and networking in Smart Grids. CRC press.

[6]   Boroojeni, K. G. Amini, M. H., & Iyengar, S. S. (2017). Smart Grids: Security and privacy issues. International Publishing, 2017.

- Recommended Article/Paper Resources:

IEEE Transactions on Smart Grids

IEEE Transactions on Power Systems

IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery

IEEE Power & Energy Magazine

Lecturer: Bouhouras Aggelos