This course provides a comprehensive overview of protection systems in distribution grids, with a focus on both system-level planning and component-level behaviour. Participants will explore how protection devices respond electrically under normal and fault conditions, and how fast, coordinated fault isolation helps maintain service continuity.

• Explain the general purpose of protection systems in distribution grids
• Name the basic principles of protection systems
• Identify the different impacts of renewables’ integration on grid protection scheme design
• Identify the most important differences in grid protection systems between low and medium voltage grids
• Explain the different kinds of protection systems that are in use today
• Describe the different calculation methods used in protection system planning
• Derive key success factors for effective protection planning principles taking into account distributed PV power generation

• Engineers and Technicians working in power distribution
• Grid Operators and Utility Professionals responsible for ensuring grid stability
• Renewable Energy Project Developers looking to understand protection system requirements
• Energy Consultants and Regulators involved in grid planning and protection scheme evaluation
• Technical Trainers and Educators seeking to expand their expertise in protection strategies for modern power networks

• The electrical behaviour of protection devices and photovoltaic generation systems
• Grid calculation methods
• Protection system planning principles
• Protection testing
• Compliance monitoring

• Flexibility to study at any time and from any location
• Moderated discussion forum for students
• Contact with learning facilitators
• Multimedia learning materials
• Self-assessments
• Discounts for our alumni, group bookings and multiple purchases. Contact us to learn more.