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Advanced CPD

Smart Grid, Smart Metering and Power Quality Analytics

This advanced 5 days programme provides professionals with a rigorous, practice-oriented grounding in Smart Grid, Smart Metering and Power Quality Analytics. Designed for those working across the Power Generation & Utilities sector, the course combines established theoretical frameworks with current industry practice through expert-led instruction, structured case studies, and hands-on workshops.

5 daysDuration
AdvancedLevel
5 Days · 15 ModulesProgramme
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Course Overview

About this programme

This advanced 5 days programme provides professionals with a rigorous, practice-oriented grounding in Smart Grid, Smart Metering and Power Quality Analytics. Designed for those working across the Power Generation & Utilities sector, the course combines established theoretical frameworks with current industry practice through expert-led instruction, structured case studies, and hands-on workshops.

Participants will engage with the most relevant tools, standards, and methodologies used in Power Transmission & Distribution today. By the final day, delegates will leave with a clear personal action plan and the confidence to apply their learning immediately, contributing to improved performance, compliance, and competitive advantage within their organisations.

Programme Objective

Equip professionals with the knowledge, skills, and frameworks required to excel in Smart Grid, Smart Metering and Power Quality Analytics, driving measurable improvement in Power Generation & Utilities performance and delivering tangible value to their organisations.

5 daysTotal Duration
5 DaysTraining Days
15 ModulesModules Covered
Max 20Class Size
EnglishLanguage
CPDAccreditations

What You Will Learn

10 key learning outcomes

01

Understand power plant technologies — gas turbines, steam turbines, combined cycle, and nuclear — and their performance

02

Apply thermodynamic principles to evaluate power generation efficiency and cycle optimisation

03

Design and evaluate electrical systems for power generation and transmission including protection and control

04

Apply smart grid technologies, metering systems, and power quality analytics to utility networks

05

Evaluate renewable energy integration: solar, wind, and battery storage in utility-scale applications

06

Apply power system protection philosophy, relay coordination, and fault analysis to HV and MV networks

07

Understand the regulatory and commercial framework for power markets, wheeling, and capacity contracts

08

Assess operations and maintenance requirements for key power plant equipment and utility systems

09

Apply energy efficiency assessment and demand-side management to reduce power sector emissions

10

Evaluate the decarbonisation pathway for power generation including hydrogen co-firing and CCS

Course Outline

5 training days · 15 modules · hands-on workshops

1
Power
Generation
2
Power
Transmission
3
Smart
Grid
4
Renewable
Integration
5
Power
Market
Day 1

Power Generation Technologies & Thermodynamics

Understand the thermodynamic cycles and equipment used in modern power generation.

8 hours 3 modules
Module 1

Thermodynamic Cycles

  • Rankine cycle: steam turbine power plant efficiency and improvement
  • Brayton cycle: gas turbine ideal and actual cycle analysis
  • Combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT): heat recovery and combined efficiency
  • Cogeneration (CHP): combined heat and power benefits and applications
Module 2

Gas Turbine Technology

  • Gas turbine components: compressor, combustor, and turbine
  • Performance parameters: pressure ratio, TIT, and isentropic efficiency
  • Gas turbine degradation: fouling, erosion, and hot section inspection
  • Fuel flexibility: natural gas, hydrogen blends, and liquid fuel backup
Module 3

Steam Turbine & Boiler Technology

  • Boiler types: fire tube, water tube, and heat recovery steam generators (HRSG)
  • Steam turbine stages: impulse, reaction, and combination
  • Steam conditions: subcritical, supercritical, and ultra-supercritical
  • Condenser and cooling systems: once-through, cooling tower, and air-cooled
Practical Workshop

Thermal efficiency analysis: teams calculate and compare the thermal efficiency of three provided power plant configurations and identify opportunities for improvement.

Day 2

Power Transmission & Distribution

Apply power systems knowledge to the design and operation of transmission and distribution networks.

8 hours 3 modules
Module 1

Transmission System Design

  • Overhead line design: conductor selection, sag-tension, and clearances
  • Underground cable systems: XLPE cables, laying, and jointing
  • HV substation layout: busbar arrangements and equipment selection
  • Grid interconnection: HVDC links and AC-DC conversion
Module 2

Distribution Network Operations

  • MV distribution: radial and ring topologies and normally open points
  • Distribution automation: remote switching, SCADA, and fault location
  • Voltage regulation: on-load tap changers and capacitor banks
  • Power quality: harmonics, voltage unbalance, and flicker standards
Module 3

Protection & Control

  • T&D protection philosophy: selectivity, sensitivity, and speed
  • Distance protection: zones, reach, and carrier-aided schemes
  • Differential protection: transformer, line, and busbar applications
  • Protection relay communications: IEC 61850 and GOOSE messaging
Practical Workshop

Protection coordination study: teams calculate and grade overcurrent relay settings for a provided radial MV feeder from source back to load, checking grading margins.

Day 3

Smart Grid & Advanced Metering

Apply smart grid technologies, AMI systems, and power analytics to utility operations.

8 hours 3 modules
Module 1

Smart Grid Architecture

  • Smart grid pillars: advanced metering, distribution automation, and demand response
  • Communication infrastructure: PLC, RF mesh, WiMAX, and fibre options
  • SCADA and EMS: supervisory control and energy management systems
  • Cybersecurity for smart grids: NIST IR 7628 and IEC 62351 standards
Module 2

Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI)

  • Smart meter technology: billing, load profile, and power quality measurement
  • AMI communication: DLMS/COSEM protocol and meter data management
  • Prepayment systems: token-based and smart prepayment metering
  • Revenue protection: tamper detection and non-technical loss reduction
Module 3

Power Quality Analytics

  • Power quality parameters: voltage, frequency, harmonics, and flicker
  • Power quality monitoring: class A and class S IEC 61000-4-30 instruments
  • Harmonic sources: drives, rectifiers, and arc furnaces
  • Harmonic mitigation: passive filters, active filters, and harmonic control
Practical Workshop

Smart grid analytics: teams analyse a provided AMI dataset for a distribution network to identify non-technical losses, high consumers, and power quality issues.

Day 4

Renewable Integration & Energy Storage

Evaluate the integration of renewable energy and storage systems into utility networks.

8 hours 3 modules
Module 1

Renewable Energy Integration Challenges

  • Variable renewable generation: intermittency and grid management
  • Grid codes for renewables: fault ride-through, reactive power, and frequency response
  • Curtailment: causes, management, and market value loss
  • Flexibility requirements: balancing mechanisms and ancillary services
Module 2

Battery Energy Storage Systems

  • BESS grid applications: frequency regulation, peak shaving, and voltage support
  • Battery management systems (BMS): cell balancing, SOC, and SOH
  • BESS integration: grid connection, transformer, and protection design
  • BESS economics: revenue stacking and project finance considerations
Module 3

Demand Response & Energy Efficiency

  • Demand response programmes: price-based and incentive-based mechanisms
  • Industrial demand flexibility: load shifting and curtailment contracts
  • Energy efficiency in power plants: heat rate improvement measures
  • ISO 50001 energy management system: planning, baseline, and monitoring
Practical Workshop

Renewable integration study: teams assess the impact of adding 100 MW of solar PV to a provided distribution network, identifying voltage and thermal issues and recommending mitigations.

Day 5

Power Market Operations, O&M & Decarbonisation

Understand power markets, asset maintenance, and the power sector's decarbonisation pathway.

8 hours 3 modules
Module 1

Power Market Structure & Operations

  • Electricity market design: energy, capacity, and ancillary service markets
  • Spot market bidding: marginal cost pricing and merit order
  • Bilateral contracts: PPAs, tolling agreements, and hedging
  • Regulatory framework: transmission pricing, market rules, and licence conditions
Module 2

Power Plant O&M Best Practices

  • Planned maintenance: manufacturer intervals and risk-based maintenance
  • Condition monitoring: vibration, temperature, and oil analysis
  • Forced outage management: rapid diagnosis and repair prioritisation
  • Turnaround management: steam turbine, GT hot section, and transformer overhaul
Module 3

Power Sector Decarbonisation

  • Low-carbon power technologies: nuclear, CCS-equipped fossil, and renewables
  • Hydrogen co-firing in gas turbines: current limits and development roadmap
  • Coal-to-gas switching: economics, emissions, and infrastructure
  • Power sector net-zero: pathways, investment needs, and policy levers
Practical Workshop

Capstone power plant performance review: teams conduct a comprehensive performance and reliability review for a provided CCGT plant, identifying efficiency losses, maintenance improvements, and a decarbonisation roadmap.

The course outline is indicative. Content may be adapted to reflect current industry developments and delegate experience levels.

Who Should Attend

This programme is designed for professionals across these roles

Power Plant Engineers & Operators

Technical staff responsible for power plant operations, efficiency, and maintenance performance

Electrical & Protection Engineers

Engineers designing, commissioning, and maintaining power transmission and distribution systems

Utility Managers & Asset Owners

Managers responsible for power system assets, regulatory compliance, and commercial performance

Renewable Energy Engineers

Engineers integrating solar, wind, and storage into utility networks and industrial microgrids

Smart Grid & Metering Professionals

AMI, smart grid, and cybersecurity teams managing advanced utility infrastructure

Graduate Power Engineers

Early-career engineers building a rigorous technical foundation in power generation and utilities

Schedule & Fees

Upcoming public dates — enrol anytime

May
29
29 May – 02 Jun 2026
Dubai, UAE
Classroom 6 seats available
$5,950
per delegate
Jun
28
28 Jun – 02 Jul 2026
Live Online (Zoom)
Online 9 seats available
$4,950
per delegate
Jul
25
25 Jul – 29 Jul 2026
Singapore
In-House 4 seats available
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Aug
28
28 Aug – 01 Sep 2026
Houston, USA
Blended 6 seats available
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custom pricing
Sep
17
17 Sep – 21 Sep 2026
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Classroom 9 seats available
$5,950
per delegate
Oct
19
19 Oct – 23 Oct 2026
Live Online (Zoom)
Online 7 seats available
$4,950
per delegate
Can't find a suitable date? Contact us for private cohort scheduling or in-house delivery options at your premises.

Accreditations & Recognition

This course carries internationally recognised professional credits

CPD Certified

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