Programme

Distributed Generation programme for 2025.

Week one - day one: Wednesday, 12 November

Fundamentals of distributed generation

8:55	Teams open
9:00	Welcome
9:05	Session 1: Synchronous, induction and solar generation PART A Rotating field and synchronous machine equivalent circuit Synchronous machine basic operation and excitation control Trainer: Francisco José Vedreño Santos, Edinburgh Napier University, UK
10:30	Break
10:45	Session 2: Synchronous, induction and solar generation PART B Induction machine basic operation and excitation control Comparison with synchronous machines Solar energy generation Batteries and energy storage Applications Trainer: Francisco José Vedreño Santos, Edinburgh Napier University, UK
12:15	Lunch
13:15	Session 3: Interfaces for distributed generation PART 1 Interface applications Basic principles of power electronics. Power Electronic Converter Topologies Widebandgap semiconductors and Future Trends Trainers: Stephen Finney, University of Edinburgh, UK Michael Merlin, University of Edinburgh, UK Sebastian Neira Castillo, University of Edinburgh, UK
14:45	Break
15:00	Introduction to workshops Francisco José Vedreño Santos, Edinburgh Napier University, UK
16:00	End of day one

Week one - day two: Thursday, 13 November

Connection of distributed generation (part one)

8:55	Teams open
9:00	Session 4: Wind turbines and wind farm technology and integration (part one) Technology Wind farm design and control Design challenges Grid Code compliance and system support Sigrid Bolik, Siemens, UK
10:30	Break
10:45	Session 5: Wind turbines and wind farm technology and integration (part two) Technology Wind farm design and control Design challenges Grid Code compliance and system support Sigrid Bolik, Siemens, UK
12:15	Lunch
13:15	Session 6: Grid connection – codes and regulatory requirements This session will provide an appreciation of the key technical requirements for getting connected to the grid in Great Britain and their foundation in regulations and law. Grid Code, Distribution Code and G99 Legal and regulatory background of the Codes Application process Key technical requirements of the Codes Earthing Switchgear Protection Definition of a power-generating module Frequency response capability Reactive power capability and voltage control Compliance, testing and simulations Disputes Mike Kay, Consultant
14:45	Break
15:00	Workshop Sigrid Bolik, Siemens
16:00	End of day two

Week two - day three: Tuesday, 18 November

Connection of distributed generation (part two)

8:55	Teams opens
9:00	Session 7: G5/4(5) harmonics Brief Introduction to harmonics, their cause and effects Why G5/5 and when to consider harmonics Changes to the standard G5/4 – G5/5 Application examples Robert Weller, Electrical Investigation Ltd
10:30	Break
10:45	Workshop Robert Weller, Electrical Investigation Ltd
12:15	Lunch
13:15	Session 8: IEC60909 and G74 fault analysis Introduction to the standards Representation of network components Example using power system analysis software Paul Bancroft, Siemens
14:45	Break
15:00	Workshop Paul Bancroft, Siemens
16:00	End of day three

Week 2 - day four: Wednesday, 19 November

The Challenges of Distributed Generation

8:55	Teams open
9:00	Session 9: Protection of distributed generation – Part one Protecting the generator from external faults Protecting the generator from internal faults Adam Dyśko, University of Strathclyde
10:30	Break
10:45	Session 10: Protection of distributed generation – Part two Protecting the utility from abnormal operating conditions resulting from the presence of the generator Codes of practice Adam Dyśko, University of Strathclyde
12:15	Lunch
13:15	Workshop Adam Dyśko, University of Strathclyde
14:45	Break
15:00	Session 11: Case Study Case Study: Distributed Generation: Connection Challenges and Flexibility Robert MacDonald, Smart Grids Solutions
16:00	Chair’s closing comments Francisco José Vedreño Santos, Edinburgh Napier University
16:15	End of day four