Students who study this subject must have basic knowledge of electrical circuits and control theory

Acquire the following knowledge: - K2 Knowledge and identification of the regulations, grid codes and connection requirements applicable to renewable energy projects - K8 Knowledge of the electronic devices used in flexible alternating current connection systems (FACTS and HVDC) used in joint operation with renewable sources Acquire the following skills: - S4 Use simulation programs for electrical networks with renewable generation sources - S6 Evaluate the technical viability of a renewable energy project from the point of view of its integration into the electrical grid - S9 Search for complex and specific information on regulations and legislation on issues related to renewable energies Acquire the following skills: - C2 Evaluate the impact of renewable energies on the operation of future electrical systems, determining the problems that may appear and possible solutions at the regulatory level - C3 Plan an electrical system taking into account the integration of renewable energies - C5 Technically manage projects, facilities and plants related to renewable energies

1. Renewable Generation and the Electricity Grid 1.1. Renewable Energy is Electrical 1.2. Transmission and Distribution Networks 1.3. European Grid Codes and Operating Procedures 2. Grid Connection of Power Park 2.1. Switching, Metering, and Protection Equipment 2.2. Internal Grid of a Power Park 2.3. Electrical Substation 3. Demand Coverage 3.1. Operational Flexibility 3.2. A Renewable Scenario in Spain 3.3. Dispatch Simulation 4. Voltage Control in Electric Grids 4.1. Voltage and Power in Power Lines 4.2. Voltage and Reactive Power Control 4.3. Tap-Changing Transformers 5. Contribution of Power Parks to Voltage Control 5.1. Active Voltage Compensation from Electronic Converters 5.2. Voltage Control Alternatives 5.3. Control during Peak and Off-peak Hours 6. Renewable Generation and Short-Circuit Current 6.1. Concepts of short-circuit current and short-circuit power 6.2. Short-circuit current and protections 6.3. Calculation of short-circuit currents in the presence of non-synchronous generation 7. Primary frequency regulation 7.1. Frequency and power in an electrical system 7.2. Structure of frequency regulation 7.3. Participation of renewable energy plants in the primary regulation 8. Secondary frequency regulation 8.1. Area control error 8.2. Example of secondary regulation 8.3. Renewable generation and energy reserves 9. Frequency Stability 9.1. Frequency Variation Margin 9.2. Load Shedding 9.3. Minimum Inertia 10. Transient Stability in Systems with Renewable Generation 10.1. Analysis of Transient Stability in an Electrical System 10.2. Equal Area Criterion 10.3. Factors Affecting Transient Stability 10.4. Influence of Renewable Generation on Transient Stability 11. Voltage Dips and Their Effect on Renewable Generation 11.1. Characterization and Types of Voltage Dips 11.2. Requirements and Regulations for Voltage Dip Support 12. Advanced Control Techniques in Renewable Energy Parks 13. Evacuation of Renewable Energy Using HVDC Direct Current Lines 13.1. Main Technologies for HVDC Direct Current Power Transmission 13.2. Topologies in HVDC Systems 14. The Energy Transition and the Transmission Grid of the Future 14.1. Perspectives for the Future Electricity System in the Context of the Energy Transition 14.2. Operating and Control Principles of HVDC Networks

Learning activities: - AF1 Theoretical classes Master classes where the concepts to apply are explained - AF2 Practical classes and AF3 Theoretical-practical classes Computer laboratory activities for solving practical cases with the PSSE tool - AF6 Group work and AF7 Individual work Preparation of reports with the resolution of practical cases solved in the computer laboratory - AF8 Evaluation tests Quick evaluation tests, through Aula Global, in the classroom itself and in each session Methodology: - MD1 Presentations in class by the teacher with the support of computer and audiovisual media, in which the main concepts of the course are developed and bibliography is provided to complement the students' learning. - MD2 Resolution in the computer classroom of practical cases posed by the teacher, individually or in groups. The cases to be solved are practical applications of concepts explained in the master classes. Students make exhaustive use of electrical system analysis tools widely used in the electrical sector. - MD4 Preparation of works and reports, individually or in groups, on the practical cases solved in the computer room