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Course in Converter Control for Renewable Energies

Online course of 300 h in converter control for renewable energies. 6 modules covering Regulation (EU) 2016/631 (grid connection requirements for generators), Technical Supervision Standard NTS v2.1 (Spain) and MATLAB/Simulink. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.

Duration300 h
ModeOnline
Start datesOctober / March
LocationEurope (Madrid)
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Model power converters in photovoltaic and wind systems.

02

Implement MPPT algorithms and torque control on the generation side.

03

Design vector control and grid-side synchronisation.

04

Ensure the fault ride-through and reactive power injection required by grid codes.

05

Analyse control stability in weak grids.

06

Validate control through simulation, rapid prototyping and HIL.

07

Develop the complete control of a renewable converter.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Converter control engineer who wants to specialise in Converter Control for Renewable Energies.
  • Power electronics engineer who wants to specialise in Converter Control for Renewable Energies.
  • Grid code specialist who wants to specialise in Converter Control for Renewable Energies.
  • Equipment certification engineer who wants to specialise in Converter Control for Renewable Energies.
  • Inverter firmware developer who wants to specialise in Converter Control for Renewable Energies.
  • Renewables R&D engineer who wants to specialise in Converter Control for Renewable Energies.
  • Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to enter inverter manufacturing.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • Regulation (EU) 2016/631 (grid connection requirements for generators)
  • Technical Supervision Standard NTS v2.1 (Spain)
  • IEEE 2800-2022 (inverter-based resources)
  • IEC 61400-27-1 (electrical simulation models for wind turbines)
  • IEC 61400-21-1 (power quality of wind turbines)
  • EN 50549-1 (generators in low voltage)
  • IEC 62116 (anti-islanding test)
Syllabus

6 modules · 300 h

  1. 1.1Central and string inverters
  2. 1.2Back-to-back converters in wind power
  3. 1.3DFIG and full-converter generators
  4. 1.4Averaged modelling of the converter
  5. 1.5Clarke and Park transformations
  6. 1.6Cascade control
  7. 1.7DSP and FPGA platforms
  8. 1.8Grid code requirements
  9. 1.9Auxiliary inverter functions
  10. 1.10Case study: control of a 5 MW wind turbine
  1. 2.1MPPT by perturb and observe
  2. 2.2Incremental conductance method
  3. 2.3MPPT under partial shading
  4. 2.4Torque control in wind turbines
  5. 2.5Pitch control
  6. 2.6DFIG rotor converter control
  7. 2.7DC bus voltage control
  8. 2.8Power limitation
  9. 2.9Coordination with storage
  10. 2.10Laboratory: MPPT algorithm in Simulink
  1. 3.1Voltage-oriented vector control
  2. 3.2SRF PLL and DSOGI
  3. 3.3Active and reactive power control
  4. 3.4Control in unbalanced grids
  5. 3.5Positive and negative sequences
  6. 3.6Reactive current injection
  7. 3.7Voltage control at the point of connection
  8. 3.8Frequency response
  9. 3.9Plant-level coordination
  10. 3.10Practice: PLL under unbalanced voltage dips
  1. 4.1Voltage dip ride-through
  2. 4.2Braking chopper
  3. 4.3Crowbar in DFIG
  4. 4.4Power recovery after a fault
  5. 4.5Current saturation
  6. 4.6Stability in weak grids
  7. 4.7Subsynchronous oscillations with series compensation
  8. 4.8Grid-adaptive control
  9. 4.9Interaction between plants
  10. 4.10Workshop: simulation of voltage dip ride-through at a renewable plant
  1. 5.1Automatic code generation
  2. 5.2Real-time control
  3. 5.3Rapid control prototyping
  4. 5.4HIL with Typhoon
  5. 5.5Certification tests
  6. 5.6Validated models for the operator
  7. 5.7Field tuning
  8. 5.8Control monitoring
  9. 5.9Firmware security
  10. 5.10Case study: certification of an inverter under the NTS
  1. 6.1Definition of the renewable plant
  2. 6.2Converter model
  3. 6.3Design of generation-side control
  4. 6.4Design of grid-side control
  5. 6.5Fault response
  6. 6.6Simulation and verification
  7. 6.7Assessment against requirements
  8. 6.8Implementation proposal
  9. 6.9Report and presentation
  10. 6.10Final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

Fully 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 possible to combine the programme with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, Typhoon HIL, dSPACE, PSCAD, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for simulating MPPT and vector control algorithms, HIL fault ride-through tests, and inverter certification against grid codes. Assessment is continuous per module, plus the final integrating project.

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

Build it end to end

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

Definition of the renewable plant

Model power converters in photovoltaic and wind systems.

Converter model

Implement MPPT algorithms and torque control on the generation side.

Design of generation-side control

Design vector control and grid-side synchronisation.

Design of grid-side control

Ensure the fault ride-through and reactive power injection required by grid codes.

Fault response

Analyse control stability in weak grids.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Converter control engineerPower electronics engineerGrid code specialistEquipment certification engineerInverter firmware developerRenewables R&D engineer
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • No prior degree is required.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
  • Sufficient level of Spanish to follow technical standards documentation.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 300 hours, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with a full-time job.

You will work with MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, Typhoon HIL, dSPACE, PSCAD. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.

A SEIUM diploma of its own, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.

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

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