Master’s in Grid Converter Engineering for Networks and Renewables
Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in grid and renewable converter engineering, structured in 12 modules covering photovoltaic inverters, wind converters, grid-side control, grid forming, plant control, power quality, stability, modelling and RfG/NTS compliance, with an assigned technical tutor.
Master’s in Grid Converter Engineering for Networks and Renewables — studying from India
India's power sector is one of the largest in the world, combining generation, transmission and distribution with rapid growth in renewable energy. Public utilities such as NTPC and Power Grid Corporation of India operate major assets, while private firms and state distribution companies manage local networks. The Central Electricity Authority, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission and the Ministry of Power guide planning and regulation, and the Bureau of Energy Efficiency promotes efficiency standards. Engineers work on grid operations, substations, renewable integration and energy management systems across the country.
Fees for India: ₹628,000 (Indian Rupee), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in India
Typical roles
Questions from India
Which professional bodies in India recognise energy and power network engineers?
Power engineers in India are commonly recognised through the Institution of Engineers (India), the Central Electricity Authority for technical standards, and state electricity regulatory commissions for utility work. Registration as a licensed electrical contractor or supervisor follows state rules. SEIUM's qualifications are private, not state degrees and not accredited by any national body, so recognition is decided by employers or the relevant body.
Which employers in India hire energy and networks engineers?
Employers include state and central power utilities, transmission companies such as Power Grid Corporation, renewable energy developers, and grid and automation firms. Smart grid and distribution projects also hire engineers. A private online qualification can help with specialisation, but employers mostly assess field experience, utility knowledge and project delivery.
Is this programme manageable with a job in India, and does it need a visa?
The programme is 100% online and taught in English, so you can study from India with no student visa. Plan around IST when scheduling. Specialist courses are about 300 hours, diplomas about 800 and master's about 1,900. You get an assigned technical tutor, and fees can be paid in instalments. Many energy employers fund professional training, so ask your manager about sponsorship.
Take the controls.
Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Analyse the structure of photovoltaic inverters and wind converters.
Design the control of grid-connected converters.
Implement grid-forming functions.
Tune power plant controllers.
Assess the power quality of converter-based plants.
Analyse the stability of inverter-dominated systems.
Prepare grid code compliance certification.
Who it's for
- Power converter engineers
- Renewable plant control engineers
- Grid compliance certification engineers
- Grid connection study specialists
- Inverter R&D engineers
- Power quality engineers
- Engineering or science graduates looking to move into renewable generation
What you'll work with
- Regulation (EU) 2016/631 (RfG)
- Technical Standard for Compliance Supervision (NTS SEPE v2.1)
- IEC 62109-1/-2 (safety of photovoltaic power converters)
- IEC 61400-21-1 (measurement of electrical characteristics of wind turbines)
- IEC 61400-27-1 (electrical simulation models for wind power generation)
- IEC 61727 (photovoltaic systems utility interface)
- IEC 61683 (efficiency of power conditioners)
- UNE 217002 (DC injection tests on inverters)
- PLECS
- MATLAB/Simulink
- PSCAD/EMTDC
- DIgSILENT PowerFactory
- Typhoon HIL
12 modules · 1900 h
1.1Inverter-based generation1.2Classification of converters by application1.3Photovoltaic conversion chain1.4Wind conversion chain1.5Converters for storage1.6Technical connection requirements1.7Manufacturers and market1.8Performance indicators1.9Unit power trends1.10Case study: comparison of photovoltaic inverter datasheets
2.1Central, string and micro-inverters2.2MPPT tracking algorithms2.3Transformerless topologies2.4Leakage current and insulation2.5European and CEC efficiency2.61500 V system voltage2.7DC/AC power ratio2.8Night-time operation for reactive power2.9Inverter monitoring2.10Lab: perturb-and-observe MPPT algorithm in Simulink
3.1Type 3 wind turbines with DFIG3.2Type 4 wind turbines with full converter3.3Full-power back-to-back converters3.4Machine-side control3.5Grid-side control3.6Braking chopper3.7Fault ride-through in wind3.8Medium-voltage converters3.9Reliability in offshore wind3.10Practical: control of a back-to-back converter
4.1Grid synchronisation4.2Current control4.3Power control4.4Operation with harmonics and unbalance4.5Response to voltage dips4.6Reactive current injection4.7Current limiting4.8DC voltage control4.9Robustness in weak grids4.10Lab: inverter response to an unbalanced dip
5.1Principles of grid forming5.2Virtual synchronous machine5.3Emulated inertial response5.4Oscillation damping5.5Island operation5.6European system operator requirements5.7Grid forming in wind5.8Grid forming in photovoltaics with storage5.9Capability validation5.10Practical: synthetic inertia in a solar plant with storage
6.1Power plant controller6.2Active power control6.3Voltage and power factor control6.4Frequency response6.5Power ramps6.6Inverter coordination6.7Communications with the system operator6.8Plant SCADA6.9Plant control tests6.10Lab: tuning a power plant controller
7.1Harmonic emission from inverters7.2Harmonic interaction between inverters7.3Resonances in plants7.4Plant harmonic filters7.5Flicker and voltage fluctuations7.6Phase unbalance7.7Power quality measurements7.8Regulatory emission limits7.9Connection studies7.10Case study: harmonic study of a photovoltaic plant
8.1Small-signal stability8.2Impedance-based methods8.3Control interactions8.4Subsynchronous oscillations with converters8.5Grid strength8.6Transient stability with inverters8.7Low-inertia scenarios8.8EMT connection studies8.9Mitigation of instabilities8.10Lab: impedance-based stability analysis
9.1Switched inverter models9.2Average plant models9.3Generic RMS models9.4IEC 61400-27 models9.5WECC models for photovoltaics9.6Validation against tests9.7Black-box models9.8Real-time simulation9.9Model management9.10Practical: validation of a generic model against tests
10.1RfG network code10.2NTS technical supervision standard10.3Equipment certificates10.4Voltage dip tests10.5Compliance simulations10.6Plant certification10.7Operational notification procedure10.8Accredited certification bodies10.9Common mistakes in certification10.10Workshop: compliance file for a power generating module
11.1Converter thermal design11.2Passive components and capacitors11.3Inverter electromagnetic compatibility11.4Component reliability11.5Failure mode analysis11.6Inverter maintenance11.7Predictive fleet monitoring11.8Cybersecurity of connected inverters11.9End of life and recycling11.10Case study: failure analysis of an inverter fleet
12.1Selection of the renewable application12.2Converter design12.3Control strategy12.4Modelling and simulation12.5Grid studies12.6Compliance assessment12.7Reliability analysis12.8Conclusions and future work12.9Master's Thesis report12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so the programme fits around your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is PLECS, MATLAB/Simulink, PSCAD/EMTDC, DIgSILENT PowerFactory and Typhoon HIL, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real procedures for inverter simulation under voltage dips, harmonic studies of renewable plants and model validation against tests. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.
Standards covered: Regulation (EU) 2016/631 (RfG), Technical Standard for Compliance Supervision (NTS SEPE v2.1), IEC 62109-1/-2 (safety of photovoltaic power converters), IEC 61400-21-1 (measurement of electrical characteristics of wind turbines), IEC 61400-27-1 (electrical simulation models for wind power generation), IEC 61727 (photovoltaic systems utility interface), IEC 61683 (efficiency of power conditioners), UNE 217002 (DC injection tests on inverters).
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- A university degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
- An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
- English sufficient to read technical standards.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 1,900 hours over 12–14 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with PLECS, MATLAB/Simulink, PSCAD/EMTDC, DIgSILENT PowerFactory and Typhoon HIL, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the Master's Thesis. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the higher programme. Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
A university degree in engineering, science or architecture (or equivalent professional experience), a computer able to run the software and English sufficient to read technical standards.
Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.
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