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Smart Grid: Commercial, Technical & Market Drivers

Enhancing Power System Reliability by the Application of Smart Grids

Why Choose Smart Grid: Commercial, Technical & Market Drivers Training Course?

This Smart Grid: Commercial, Technical & Market Drivers training course provides a reasonable knowledge base on the design, control, establishment, and configuration of smart grids and their components including power storage systems, IED’s, advanced controllers and communication networks and infrastructure. The training course also provides an insight into the concepts of industrial instrumentation and automation, focusing on the ways smart grids can enhance industrial efficiency

In general, this training course gives an advanced overview of industrial processes, utility grids, and power networks followed by the introduction of smart grids and the associated modern instrumentation, protection, control, alarms, and data management which are meant to manage the operation of industrial processes and electric power distribution in a more efficient and cost-effective manner.

This Smart Grid: Commercial, Technical & Market Drivers training course will feature:

  • Main components of smart grids
  • Role of smart grids in modern power networks and industrial systems
  • Data communication requirements for the establishment of smart grids
  • Role of distributed generators (DGs) in creating Microgrids
  • Advantages and challenges due to the application of smart grids

What are the Goals?

By completing this training course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the operation, instrumentation and control of smart grids
  • Realize the need for smart grids in modern power grids and industrial systems
  • Analyze system models and show how to apply smart grids to enhance the operation
  • Comprehend the basics of industrial automation
  • Learn about applications and configurations of SCADA and PLC systems

The Course Content

  • Smart grid definition and features
  • Distributed generation; configurations, case studies
  • Microgrid technology and applications
  • Smart meters
  • Solar PVs and their role in smart grids
  • Energy storage: Batteries and electric vehicles
  • Distribution system components and busbar configurations
  • Electrical safety and network security
  • Distribution configurations and redundancy
  • In-plant generation
  • Parallel operation of utility with embedded generation
  • Integrating embedded generation with plant distribution
  • Advanced metering infrastructure
  • Power system protection; concepts, features, applications
  • Advanced protection relays and their role in smart grids
  • SCADA systems
  • Programmable logic controller (PLC)
  • Smart grid communication infrastructure
  • DCS overview
  • DCS controllers and configurations
  • COMMS requirements for DCS systems
  • Alarm system management
  • Typical DCS systems and their applications
  • DCS installation, implementation and maintenance
  • Instrumentation concepts and techniques
  • Fundamentals of control systems
  • Process control methods
  • Advanced industrial controllers
  • Automation networks, LANs and COMMS protocols
  • Electrical & control drawings and schematics

Certificate and Accreditation

  • AZTech Certificate of Completion for delegates who attend and complete the course

How Aztech Saudi Can Enhance Your Professional Career

At Aztech Saudi, we believe that professional development is the foundation of long-term career success. This training course is expertly designed to equip individuals with practical skills, forward-thinking strategies, and the confidence to navigate today’s dynamic work environments. Each course is delivered by subject matter specialists with extensive industry experience, ensuring that every learning experience is relevant, impactful, and aligned with real-world challenges. Whether you're looking to strengthen your technical expertise, enhance leadership abilities, or stay ahead of industry trends, Aztech Saudi provides the tools you need to elevate your performance and deliver measurable value to your organization.

Our training is more than just knowledge transfer—it’s a catalyst for career transformation. By participating in our courses, professionals gain a competitive advantage in their fields, improve their decision-making capabilities, and position themselves for new opportunities and leadership roles. We take pride in supporting individuals across various sectors and career stages, helping them unlock their full potential through high-quality, globally benchmarked learning experiences. With Aztech Saudi as your development partner, you’re not only investing in education—you're investing in a stronger, more successful future.

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