Introduction

The curriculum outline comprises 6 modules, to be delivered in hybrid format, blending online classes with experiential learning on-site. Each module is designed to impart the equivalent of 2-credit hours, comprising 30 hours of cumulative learning time. Twenty one hours (21) of real-time online classes, anchored by the WePOWER SAR 100 Regional Knowledge Hub (RKH) at Yunus Center AIT (YCA), will be hosted by the Sustainable Energy Transition (SE) department at AIT Bangkok, with international faculty participating from a variety of locations. Nine (9) hours of supervised onsite practical learning assignments will be facilitated by experts in the home-country, working closely with the YCA core team.  A one-week on-campus capstone event at AIT will conclude the program.​​​

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Course Objective

To focus on challenges and opportunities related to distribution systems and the rise of distributed generation sources, with an emphasis on emerging technologies, data analytics, and cybersecurity.         

Learning Outcomes 

By the end of the course, the participants would be able to,

• Understand the structure and components of distribution networks, identify key challenges in power distribution, and describe the critical role of power systems within datacenter infrastructure.

• Recognize key types of DG technologies and evaluate their technological and economic viability.

• Analyze the potential impact of DER on grid stability and explore technological solutions for integrating distributed resources.

• Understand Smart Grid applications for DG, describe the role of AMI in decentralized energy systems, and understand the application of predictive maintenance techniques using analytics.

• Explain the role of smart metering and data analytics in distribution and describe the functionalities and benefits of Advanced Distribution Management Systems (ADMS).

• Identify key incentives and regulations promoting distributed generation and explain the role of net metering and virtual power plants in facilitating the integration of distributed generation into the grid.