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Postgraduate Diploma in Renewables Integration and BESS

Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Renewables Integration and BESS. 8 modules covering IEC 62933 (electrical energy storage systems), UL 9540A (thermal propagation in batteries) and PVsyst. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.

Duration800 h
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Select stationary battery technologies according to the application and duty cycle.

02

Size renewable hybrid systems with storage based on generation and demand profiles.

03

Identify the grid services a BESS system can provide.

04

Apply grid code requirements to the connection of hybrid plants.

05

Design the control architecture, EMS and communications of the plant.

06

Integrate fire safety and thermal propagation criteria into the design.

07

Assess the economic and contractual viability of a hybrid plant with BESS.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Energy storage engineer looking to specialise in Renewables Integration and BESS.
  • Hybrid plant engineer looking to specialise in Renewables Integration and BESS.
  • Grid connection engineer looking to specialise in Renewables Integration and BESS.
  • EMS systems specialist looking to specialise in Renewables Integration and BESS.
  • BESS project development manager looking to specialise in Renewables Integration and BESS.
  • Battery safety engineer looking to specialise in Renewables Integration and BESS.
  • Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter the renewable energy sector.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • IEC 62933 (electrical energy storage systems)
  • UL 9540A (thermal propagation in batteries)
  • NFPA 855 (installation of energy storage systems)
  • IEC 62619 (safety of industrial lithium batteries)
  • Regulation (EU) 2016/631 (RfG network code)
  • IEC 61850 (substation communications)
  • Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 (batteries)
Syllabus

8 modules · 800 h

  1. 1.1LFP versus NMC chemistry and sodium alternatives
  2. 1.2Cells, modules, racks and containers
  3. 1.3Capacity, C-rate, SoC, SoH and depth of discharge
  4. 1.4Cyclic and calendar degradation
  5. 1.5BMS architecture and functions
  6. 1.6Bidirectional power conversion systems
  7. 1.7Thermal management and HVAC auxiliary systems
  8. 1.8Standards IEC 62619, IEC 62933 and UL 9540
  9. 1.9Thermal propagation testing to UL 9540A
  10. 1.10Workshop: critical reading of a BESS container datasheet
  1. 2.1Renewable generation and load profiles
  2. 2.2Power-to-energy ratio and storage duration
  3. 2.3AC-coupling versus DC-coupling
  4. 2.4Clipping recovery in PV plants
  5. 2.5Modelling hybrid plants with PVsyst and SAM
  6. 2.6Round-trip efficiency losses
  7. 2.7Augmentation and repowering strategies
  8. 2.8Degradation curves and manufacturer warranties
  9. 2.9Sensitivity analysis of sizing
  10. 2.10Practical: sizing a BESS for a 50 MW PV plant
  1. 3.1Energy arbitrage in the day-ahead market
  2. 3.2Frequency containment reserve (FCR)
  3. 3.3Secondary aFRR and tertiary mFRR regulation
  4. 3.4Ramp control and renewable firming
  5. 3.5Voltage and reactive power control
  6. 3.6Black start capability
  7. 3.7Grid-forming versus grid-following inverters
  8. 3.8Synthetic inertia and fast frequency response
  9. 3.9Service stacking and SoC conflicts
  10. 3.10Case study: value stacking strategy in the Iberian market
  1. 4.1Regulation (EU) 2016/631 on generator requirements
  2. 4.2NTS SEPE technical supervision standard
  3. 4.3Fault ride-through (FRT) requirements
  4. 4.4Reactive capability at the point of connection
  5. 4.5Interconnection and anti-islanding protections
  6. 4.6Load flow and short-circuit studies
  7. 4.7Harmonic emissions according to IEC 61000
  8. 4.8Access and connection procedures
  9. 4.9Testing and certification of generation modules
  10. 4.10Practical: verification of the P-Q diagram at the POI
  1. 5.1EMS architecture, plant controller and BMS
  2. 5.2Rule-based dispatch algorithms
  3. 5.3MILP dispatch optimisation with forecasts
  4. 5.4SoC window and reserve management
  5. 5.5Integration of solar and wind forecasts
  6. 5.6IEC 61850, Modbus and DNP3 communications
  7. 5.7SCADA and telemetry to the system operator
  8. 5.8Industrial cybersecurity according to IEC 62443
  9. 5.9Validation with hardware-in-the-loop simulation
  10. 5.10Laboratory: optimal dispatch algorithm with Pyomo
  1. 6.1Thermal runaway mechanisms in lithium cells
  2. 6.2Gas, smoke and temperature detection
  3. 6.3NFPA 855 requirements for storage
  4. 6.4Deflagration venting according to NFPA 68 and NFPA 69
  5. 6.5Separation distances, layout and emergency access
  6. 6.6Fire suppression and cooling systems
  7. 6.7Emergency response plan with fire services
  8. 6.8HAZID and HAZOP analysis of the installation
  9. 6.9Earthing and insulation coordination
  10. 6.10Case study: review of a BESS layout against NFPA 855
  1. 7.1CAPEX and OPEX structure of a BESS
  2. 7.2Levelised cost of storage (LCOS)
  3. 7.3Merchant revenues versus contracted revenues
  4. 7.4Tolling agreements and revenue floors
  5. 7.5Capacity markets and auctions
  6. 7.6EPC contracts and LTSA agreements
  7. 7.7Availability and performance guarantees
  8. 7.8Project finance and bankability
  9. 7.9Degradation risk in the financial model
  10. 7.10Workshop: financial model of a PV+BESS project
  1. 8.1Site selection and business case
  2. 8.2Technical sizing of the hybrid system
  3. 8.3Grid access and connection study
  4. 8.4Control and EMS architecture design
  5. 8.5Safety analysis and emergency plan
  6. 8.6Economic model and risk analysis
  7. 8.7Operation and maintenance plan
  8. 8.8Schedule and procurement plan
  9. 8.9Report and presentation
  10. 8.10Final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

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: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it compatible with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is PVsyst, HOMER Pro, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, MATLAB/Simulink, Python (pandas), in free, academic or evaluation versions. Test work is based on real simulation procedures for solar-storage hybrid plants, grid code conformity testing and thermal propagation risk analysis. Assessment is continuous per module, plus the final integrating project.

Accredited laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with a rotor test rig, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-driven final project:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operating limits.
Industry mentoring:lecturers with a track record in training, , eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
Flexible format(hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
Ethics and safety:safety-by-design approach, cyber-OT, DIH and compliance as pillars.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Site selection and business case

Select stationary battery technologies according to the application and duty cycle.

Technical sizing of the hybrid system

Size renewable hybrid systems with storage based on generation and demand profiles.

Grid access and connection study

Identify the grid services a BESS system can provide.

Control and EMS architecture design

Apply grid code requirements to the connection of hybrid plants.

Safety analysis and emergency plan

Design the control architecture, EMS and communications of the plant.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Energy storage engineerHybrid plant engineerGrid connection engineerEMS systems specialistBESS project development managerBattery safety engineer
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree is required.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
  • Sufficient command of Spanish to follow technical regulatory documentation.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme consists of 800 hours in total, spread over 6 to 8 months. That averages between 10 and 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.

You will work with PVsyst, HOMER Pro, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, MATLAB/Simulink, Python (pandas). Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor will indicate the free alternative where one exists.

A SEIUM diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official Ministry qualification.

Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area can be credited towards the higher programme. Check the credit recognition policy when you enrol.

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