Smart Grid for Non-Engineers: Concepts and Components

Start Date End Date Venue Fees (US $)
26 Jul 2026 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia $ 4,500 Register
29 Nov 2026 Dubai, UAE $ 3,900 Register

Smart Grid for Non-Engineers: Concepts and Components

Introduction

Consumers are demanding for safe, secured and reliable grid system, with the introduction of systems digitalization the demand for smart grid is no exception. A smart grid is an intelligent automated system for monitoring the flow of electricity and making the distribution of electricity more efficient. In a world where protecting the environment is a major concern, it is important to find cost-effective ways of reducing power usage and increasing energy independence. This Smart Grid for Non-Engineers training course will feature concepts and components of a Smart Grid
and Its relevance with renewable energies A smart grid includes the utilization and production of renewable energy. Consumers now have a choice to generate their own electricity for personal consumption, and any excess of electrical energy can be sold to the local utilities supply companies. This can be achieved by installing smart meters in the premises. Smart grids possess demand response capacity to help balance electrical consumption with supply, as well as the potential to integrate new technologies to enable energy storage devices and the large-scale use of electric vehicles.

This Smart Grid for Non-Engineers training course will feature:

  • The conventional power grid system
  • Smart grid blueprint and characteristics
  • Types of renewable energy
  • Wind turbines
  • Photo voltaic cells

Objectives

    By the end of This Smart Grid for Non-Engineers training course, participants will be able to:

    • Understand the role and benefits of a smart grid
    • Determine the various types of renewable energy
    • Explain the different types of solar panels
    • Analyse the common types of wind farms
    • Design and components of a smart home

Training Methodology

This Smart Grid for Non-Engineers training course in Dubai will utilise a variety of proven adult training techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. This includes presentation and discussion of latest videos and technologies on smart grids and renewable energy. Questions are encouraged throughout, particularly at the daily wrap up sessions.

Who Should Attend?

This Smart Grid for Non-Engineers training course will greatly benefit all non-engineering personnel. This will be from the non-engineers, administrative personnel, safety officers and maintenance technicians.

This Smart Grid for Non-Engineers training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • Non-engineers
  • Administrative personnel
  • Safety officers
  • Maintenance technicians
  • The general professional public

Course Outline

Day 1: Conventional Electrical Generation, Transmission and Distribution Process

  • Differences between alternating current and direct current

  • Common electrical units’ power, voltage, current, power factor and frequency

  • Types of generation of electrical power system

  • Transmission and distribution of electric power

  • Domestic electrical system

  • Industrial electrical system 

Day 2: Types of Renewable Energy

  • Wind turbines

  • Construction and operation of wind farms

  • Solar panels

  • Construction and operations of photo voltaic cells

  • Biomass energy

  • Geothermal energy

Day 3:   Introduction to Smart Grid

  • What is smart grid?

  • Smart grid attributes

  • Characteristics of a smart grid

  • Smart grid blueprint

  • Smart grid best practices

  • Smart grid and micro grid

Day 4:   Smart Homes and Consumer Engagement

  • Concepts of a smart home

  • Merits of a smart home

  • Characteristics of a smart home

  • Introduction of smart meters

  • Consumer engagement in a smart grid system

  • Smart grid integration with the power grid

Day 5:   Energy Storage Systems and Smart Sensors

  • Types of energy storage system

  • Importance and merits of battery systems

  • Smart grid sensors and appliances

  • Safety features

  • Smart electric vehicles

  • Wrap up session with Q & A

Accreditation

Related Courses

2026 Training Calendar
Competency Solutions Brochure
PETC Corporate Profile