Professional diploma800 h · Online · 8 modules

Professional Diploma in Grid Integration of Marine Energy

This professional diploma prepares you to plan and analyse the grid connection of marine energy: offshore wind, wave, tidal current and floating solar. You will study the array network of the farms, subsea cables and offshore substations, AC and DC (HVDC) transmission, grid codes, system stability, generation forecasting and storage.

Duration800 h
ModeOnline
Start1 December
Modules8
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What is the Professional Diploma in Grid Integration of Marine Energy?

This professional diploma prepares you to plan and analyse the grid connection of marine energy: offshore wind, wave, tidal current and floating solar. You will design array networks and plan cables and substations, compare HVAC and HVDC transmission according to distance and power, apply the connection requirements set by system operators, assess the impact of marine renewables on system stability and manage variability through forecasting, storage and flexibility, gaining the tools to understand how energy travels from the sea to the consumer.

What sets this diploma apart: applied electrical engineering, from the wind turbine or converter to the power system; all marine technologies, covering offshore wind, wave, tidal current and floating solar; modern transmission, with HVAC, HVDC and meshed offshore grids; a system-wide view of stability, flexibility and electricity markets; and a case study in which you carry out the grid connection study of a marine energy farm.

Programme typeProfessional diploma
ModeOnline
Duration800 hours
Modules8
Start1 December

Programme highlights

  • Applied electrical engineering: from the wind turbine or converter to the power system.
  • All marine technologies: offshore wind, wave, tidal current and floating solar.
  • Modern transmission: HVAC, HVDC and meshed offshore grids.
  • System view: stability, flexibility and electricity markets.
  • Grid codes: connection, control and protection requirements and compliance testing.
  • Case study: grid connection study of a marine energy farm.
Syllabus

Syllabus of the Professional Diploma in Grid Integration of Marine Energy

8 modules. Select a module to see its content.

Module 1

The power system and marine renewables

  • 1.1. Structure of the power system
  • 1.2. Generation, transmission and distribution
  • 1.3. Characteristics of marine renewables
  • 1.4. Variability and predictability
  • 1.5. Renewable penetration in the grid
  • 1.6. Power system stakeholders
  • 1.7. Transmission network planning
  • 1.8. Challenges of marine integration
At this stage
100 hestimated workload
8 wkweeks at your pace
Module 2

Generators and power electronics

  • 2.1. Offshore wind turbine generators
  • 2.2. Power converters
  • 2.3. Power take-off in wave and tidal devices
  • 2.4. Floating solar inverters
  • 2.5. Active and reactive power control
  • 2.6. Harmonics and power quality
  • 2.7. Grid-forming and grid-following control
  • 2.8. Models for electrical studies
At this stage
100 hestimated workload
8 wkweeks at your pace
Module 3

Array network and subsea cables

  • 3.1. Array network topologies
  • 3.2. Voltage levels
  • 3.3. Array cables
  • 3.4. Dynamic cables for floating units
  • 3.5. Thermal design of cables
  • 3.6. Cable installation and protection
  • 3.7. Cable faults and repair
  • 3.8. Route optimisation
At this stage
100 hestimated workload
8 wkweeks at your pace
Module 4

Substations and HVAC transmission

  • 4.1. Offshore substations
  • 4.2. Transformers and switchgear
  • 4.3. Reactive power compensation
  • 4.4. Limits of AC transmission
  • 4.5. Onshore substations
  • 4.6. Grid connection points
  • 4.7. Electrical protection
  • 4.8. Availability and redundancy
At this stage
100 hestimated workload
8 wkweeks at your pace
Module 5

HVDC transmission and offshore grids

  • 5.1. Fundamentals of direct current
  • 5.2. LCC and VSC converters
  • 5.3. Converter platforms
  • 5.4. HVDC cables
  • 5.5. Cross-border interconnectors
  • 5.6. Multi-terminal offshore grids
  • 5.7. Energy islands
  • 5.8. DC circuit breakers
At this stage
100 hestimated workload
8 wkweeks at your pace
Module 6

Grid codes and stability

  • 6.1. Grid connection requirements
  • 6.2. Fault ride-through
  • 6.3. Frequency control
  • 6.4. Synthetic inertia
  • 6.5. Stability studies
  • 6.6. Short-circuit studies
  • 6.7. Power system simulation
  • 6.8. Compliance testing
At this stage
100 hestimated workload
8 wkweeks at your pace
Module 7

Forecasting, storage and markets

  • 7.1. Forecasting wind and marine generation
  • 7.2. Resource complementarity
  • 7.3. Battery storage
  • 7.4. Hydrogen as an energy carrier
  • 7.5. Flexibility services
  • 7.6. Electricity markets
  • 7.7. Grid constraints and curtailment
  • 7.8. Power purchase agreements
At this stage
100 hestimated workload
8 wkweeks at your pace
Module 8

Case study: grid connection study of a marine energy farm

  • 8.1. Description of the farm
  • 8.2. Array network design
  • 8.3. Transmission selection
  • 8.4. Substation sizing
  • 8.5. Grid code compliance analysis
  • 8.6. Loss study
  • 8.7. Cost estimate
  • 8.8. Conclusions and presentation
At this stage
100 hestimated workload
8 wkweeks at your pace
Plan your pace

Duration and format of the Professional Diploma in Grid Integration of Marine Energy

It is 800 hours. Tell us how many you can study each week and we will tell you when you will really finish.

4 h30 h
With 12 h per week
15
months to finish
67 weeks
weeks in total

This is the pace at which most students finish. It fits well with the instalment plan.

Faculty

Academic leadership and faculty

The Navalis teaching team: working professionals who teach and supervise the programmes.

Dra. Marina AlcoverDr. Marina AlcoverAcademic Director and Head of Quality Assurance
Ing. Diego CifuentesEng. Diego CifuentesSenior Lecturer in Naval Welding and Non-Destructive Testing; Head of QA/QC for Welded Joints
Cap. Javier Abaroa (MCA)Capt. Javier Abaroa (MCA)Senior Lecturer in Ship Handling, Electronic Navigation (ECDIS/Radar/ARPA) and GMDSS; STCW Compliance and Bridge Resource Management Coordinator
Dr. Pau FerrerDr. Pau FerrerSenior Lecturer in Naval Architecture and Simulation; Director of the Hydrodynamics and CFD Laboratory
Dra. Nuria LlobregatDr. Nuria LlobregatSenior Lecturer in Marine Meteorology, SAR and Operational Safety; Navigation Risk Management Coordinator
Ing. Javier BañulsEng. Javier BañulsSenior Lecturer in Electrical Engineering, Automation and ETO Engineering; Electronic Integration and Engine Alarms Coordinator
Ing. Sofía MarquinaEng. Sofía MarquinaSenior Lecturer in Materials, Composites and Corrosion Protection; Coordinator of the Advanced Paints and Coatings Line
Ing. Tomás RieraEng. Tomás RieraSenior Lecturer in Propulsion, Alternative Energy and Hybrid Systems; Energy Performance and Vibration Coordinator
Objectives

Objectives of the Professional Diploma in Grid Integration of Marine Energy

01Understand marine farm electrical networks.
02Select the transmission system.
03Interpret grid codes.
04Analyse system stability.
05Manage generation variability.
06Plan offshore grids.
Careers

Career opportunities after the Professional Diploma in Grid Integration of Marine Energy

01Offshore electrical systems engineerdesign of array networks and transmission.
02Grid connection studies engineersystem operators and engineering firms.
03Subsea cable specialistdesign, installation and maintenance.
04Renewable integration analystforecasting, flexibility and markets.
05Protection engineerprotection and control systems.
06Energy consultanttechnical and economic studies.
Frequently asked questions

Questions about the Professional Diploma in Grid Integration of Marine Energy

Yes, a grounding in electrical engineering is advisable. The aspects specific to marine systems, from array cables to offshore substations, are explained in detail.

Yes. Power system simulation tools are used for load flow and stability studies.

Yes. A full module is devoted to direct current transmission, converter platforms, multi-terminal offshore grids and energy islands.

Yes. Wave energy, tidal currents and floating solar are also covered, including their power take-off systems and inverters.

You carry out a grid connection study for a marine energy farm, from the array network and transmission selection to substation sizing, grid code compliance, losses and costs.

Fully online, with a virtual campus available 24/7, live sessions that are recorded and tutorials with the teaching staff.

The professional diploma comprises 800 hours of study across 8 modules of about 100 hours each, ending with a case study in which you apply what you have learned to a complete grid connection study.

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Entry requirements
  • Profile: a degree in electrical, industrial, energy or electronic engineering or a related field, or professional experience in the electricity or renewables sector.
  • Language: sufficient command of English to follow the classes and the technical documentation.
  • Technical resources: a computer with a stable internet connection, an up-to-date browser and a camera for live sessions and project presentations.
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