The rapid growth of solar, wind, and battery energy storage systems (BESS) has transformed the way substations are planned, designed, and integrated with the grid. Modern renewable projects demand engineers who not only understand conventional substation design, but also the unique technical, grid compliance, and project engineering challenges associated with inverter-based generation.

The Renewable Energy Substation Design & Grid Integration program is a practical, industry-oriented training designed to equip electrical engineers with end-to-end knowledge of substation design for renewable energy projects, from system planning and voltage level selection to equipment sizing, protection, automation, and commissioning. This course focuses on real EPC and utility practices, covering:

• Renewable power evacuation philosophy

• Pooling and grid substations

• Impact of inverter-based resources on substation design

• Grid code requirements and voltage/reactive power control

• Electrical project engineering and execution challenges

Participants will learn how to develop Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), select and size major substation equipment (transformers, generators, UPS, batteries, cables), design earthing and lightning protection systems, understand protection and control schemes, and coordinate engineering activities across disciplines.

The program emphasizes practical design concepts, industry standards (IEC / IEEE / IS), and engineering judgment required to work on solar parks, wind farms, hybrid renewable plants, and utility-scale grid substations.

By the end of the course, participants will be capable of supporting real renewable substation projects, reviewing EP designs, coordinating with utilities, and contributing effectively to grid integration and commissioning activities.