Power and ElectricalRenewable Energy Integration and Mini Grid Management
Examines the technical and operational challenges of connecting solar and wind generation to national grids and running standalone mini grids. The course reflects the rapid growth of off grid and hybrid solar projects across rural East and Southern Africa.
Course objectives
- Assess the impact of variable renewable generation on grid stability
- Design battery storage and hybrid dispatch strategies for mini grids
- Apply grid connection standards for solar and wind independent power producers
- Evaluate forecasting and curtailment approaches for renewable heavy systems
- Plan operations and maintenance regimes for solar and mini grid assets
Who should attend
- Renewable energy engineers
- Mini grid operators
- Independent power producer technical staff
- Rural electrification project managers
- Utility integration engineers
Course outline
- 01Solar and wind technology overview for grid applications
- 02Grid impact of variable renewable generation
- 03Battery energy storage and hybrid system design
- 04Mini grid architecture and rural electrification models
- 05Interconnection standards and independent power producer compliance
- 06Operations, maintenance and performance monitoring of renewable assets
Scheduled sessions
| Dates | Venue | Format | Price | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 to 26 September 2026 | Nairobi, Kenya | Classroom | R11,995 per delegate | Register Now |
| 11 to 13 March 2027 | Durban, South Africa | Classroom | R11,995 per delegate | Register Now |
| 13 to 15 March 2027 | Lagos, Nigeria | Classroom | R11,995 per delegate | Register Now |
| 24 to 26 March 2027 | Pretoria, South Africa | Classroom | R11,995 per delegate | Register Now |