Module 3
Planning, Design, and Operation of Integrated Power Systems

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 1.5-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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The curriculum primarily focuses on:
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Operation of regionally integrated power systems with high penetration of renewable energy, including hydropower
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Power markets for regional integration and scaling-up renewable energy, including hydropower. SAR-100 also includes a module on soft skills that help build gender awareness and mitigate unconscious bias and boosts everyday leadership.
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​Course Objective:​
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To equip participants with skills for designing and operating integrated power systems, with an emphasis on emerging technologies, data analytics, and cybersecurity.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, the participants would be able to,
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Analyze long-term power system trends and forecast future energy demands, incorporating renewable energy sources and distributed energy resources.
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Design and engineer robust and efficient integrated power systems, optimizing infrastructure and applying emerging technologies like drones and robots for maintenance.
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Understand and manage power flow, ensuring system reliability while leveraging automation and AI-based operations.
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Utilize data analytics for real-time grid monitoring, predict future grid behavior, and enhance grid security through robust cybersecurity protocols.
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Apply optimization techniques to improve system efficiency and mitigate risks associated with integrated power systems, including cyberattacks and natural disasters.