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Master’s in Electrical Systems Engineering: Planning, Operation & Markets

Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in power systems engineering: planning, operation and markets. 12 modules covering system modelling, load flow, short circuits and protection, stability, transmission and generation planning, system operation, renewable integration, electricity markets, regulation and flexibility, applying Law 24/2013, Regulation (EU) 2019/943 and DIgSILENT PowerFactory, with an assigned technical tutor.

Duration1900 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

Model electrical power systems for steady-state analysis.

02

Calculate short circuits and coordinate protection.

03

Analyse angle, voltage and frequency stability.

04

Plan network and generation expansion.

05

Understand system operation processes.

06

Analyse how electricity markets work.

07

Interpret the European and Spanish regulatory framework for the electricity sector.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Network planning engineers at TSOs and DSOs.
  • System operation engineers.
  • Electricity market analysts.
  • Energy regulatory consultants.
  • Grid studies engineers.
  • Renewable integration specialists.
  • Engineering or science graduates seeking to join a system operator.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • Law 24/2013 (Spanish Electricity Sector Act)
  • Regulation (EU) 2019/943 (internal market for electricity)
  • Directive (EU) 2019/944 (common rules for the internal market for electricity)
  • IEC 60909-0 (calculation of short-circuit currents)
  • Regulation (EU) 2016/631 (RfG network code)
  • Regulation (EU) 2017/1485 (System Operation Guideline, SO GL)
  • REE Operating Procedures
  • Regulation (EU) 2024/1747 (electricity market design reform)
  • DIgSILENT PowerFactory
  • PSS/E
  • MATPOWER
  • PLEXOS
  • Python (pandapower)
Syllabus

12 modules · 1900 h

  1. 1.1System structure: generation, transmission and distribution
  2. 1.2Per-unit quantities
  3. 1.3Line and transformer models
  4. 1.4Synchronous generator models
  5. 1.5Loads and their modelling
  6. 1.6Admittance matrix
  7. 1.7Transmission network topology
  8. 1.8The Spanish peninsular power system
  9. 1.9Energy transition and system challenges
  10. 1.10Case study: modelling the IEEE 14-bus network
  1. 2.1Formulation of the load flow problem
  2. 2.2Newton-Raphson method
  3. 2.3Fast decoupled load flow
  4. 2.4DC load flow
  5. 2.5Voltage and reactive power control
  6. 2.6Thermal and voltage limits
  7. 2.7N-1 contingency analysis
  8. 2.8Optimal power flow
  9. 2.9Tap-changing transformers
  10. 2.10Lab: load flow and contingencies in PowerFactory
  1. 3.1Method of symmetrical components
  2. 3.2Symmetrical and asymmetrical faults
  3. 3.3Calculation according to IEC 60909
  4. 3.4Neutral earthing
  5. 3.5Distance protection
  6. 3.6Transformer and busbar differential protection
  7. 3.7Protection coordination
  8. 3.8Automatic line reclosing
  9. 3.9System protection schemes
  10. 3.10Practical exercise: short-circuit study of a substation
  1. 4.1Transient angle stability
  2. 4.2Small-signal stability
  3. 4.3Voltage stability
  4. 4.4Frequency stability
  5. 4.5Inertia and its reduction
  6. 4.6Voltage regulators and power system stabilisers
  7. 4.7RMS dynamic simulation
  8. 4.8Grid-forming versus grid-following
  9. 4.9System operator stability criteria
  10. 4.10Lab: transient stability simulation
  1. 5.1The binding planning process
  2. 5.2Demand and generation scenarios
  3. 5.3Analysis of reinforcement needs
  4. 5.4Probabilistic network planning
  5. 5.5International interconnections and capacity
  6. 5.6Integration of renewables
  7. 5.7Cost-benefit analysis of reinforcements
  8. 5.8Coordinated European planning: TYNDP
  9. 5.9Access capacity tenders
  10. 5.10Case study: evaluation of a transmission reinforcement
  1. 6.1Generation mix and adequacy
  2. 6.2Capacity expansion models
  3. 6.3Levelised cost of energy
  4. 6.4Firm capacity and security of supply
  5. 6.5Storage in planning
  6. 6.6Hydrogen and new technologies
  7. 6.7Spanish National Integrated Energy and Climate Plan
  8. 6.8Decarbonisation scenarios
  9. 6.9European Resource Adequacy Assessment (ERAA)
  10. 6.10Practical exercise: generation expansion model
  1. 7.1Functions of the system operator
  2. 7.2Operation scheduling
  3. 7.3Economic dispatch of generation
  4. 7.4Unit commitment
  5. 7.5Frequency control: primary, secondary and tertiary
  6. 7.6Voltage control
  7. 7.7Management of technical constraints
  8. 7.8Service restoration
  9. 7.9REE operating procedures
  10. 7.10Lab: economic dispatch and unit commitment
  1. 8.1Variability and uncertainty
  2. 8.2Renewable generation forecasting
  3. 8.3Grid connection requirements for generators
  4. 8.4Synthetic inertia and fast response
  5. 8.5Curtailment
  6. 8.6Voltage control with renewables
  7. 8.7Storage for operation
  8. 8.8Renewable control centres
  9. 8.9Operation with high renewable shares
  10. 8.10Case study: analysis of a day with high renewable penetration
  1. 9.1Design of wholesale markets
  2. 9.2Day-ahead market and European market coupling
  3. 9.3Continuous intraday market and auctions
  4. 9.4System marginal prices
  5. 9.5Balancing services markets
  6. 9.6Forward markets
  7. 9.7Capacity mechanisms
  8. 9.8Long-term PPA contracts
  9. 9.9Price formation in Spain
  10. 9.10Practical exercise: simplified clearing of a day-ahead market
  1. 10.1The Electricity Sector Act
  2. 10.2Regulated and liberalised activities
  3. 10.3Remuneration of transmission and distribution
  4. 10.4Network tariffs and charges
  5. 10.5The role of the CNMC
  6. 10.6Internal market Directive and Regulation
  7. 10.7European network codes
  8. 10.8Reform of the European electricity market design
  9. 10.9Protection of vulnerable consumers
  10. 10.10Workshop: analysis of a CNMC network tariff circular
  1. 11.1Flexibility in the system
  2. 11.2Demand-side management
  3. 11.3Distributed grid storage
  4. 11.4Independent demand aggregators
  5. 11.5Local flexibility markets
  6. 11.6The electric vehicle as a resource
  7. 11.7TSO-DSO coordination
  8. 11.8Grid digitalisation
  9. 11.9Cybersecurity of the power system
  10. 11.10Case study: flexibility services for a distribution company
  1. 12.1Definition of the system problem
  2. 12.2Network modelling
  3. 12.3Steady-state analysis
  4. 12.4Dynamic or market analysis
  5. 12.5Technical solution proposal
  6. 12.6Economic and regulatory assessment
  7. 12.7Validation of results
  8. 12.8Conclusions and future lines of work
  9. 12.9Master's Thesis report
  10. 12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

The programme is delivered 100% online 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 it is compatible with full-time work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is DIgSILENT PowerFactory, PSS/E, MATPOWER, PLEXOS and Python (pandapower), in free, academic or evaluation versions. You work on real procedures for load flow and contingency studies, transient stability simulations and dispatch and market models. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.

Standards covered: Law 24/2013; Regulation (EU) 2019/943; Directive (EU) 2019/944; IEC 60909-0; Regulation (EU) 2016/631; Regulation (EU) 2017/1485; REE Operating Procedures; Regulation (EU) 2024/1747.

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.
Standards-based learning:guided reading of Law 24/2013, Regulation (EU) 2019/943 and Directive (EU) 2019/944 applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.
Industry software:DIgSILENT PowerFactory, PSS/E, MATPOWER, PLEXOS and Python (pandapower), in free, academic or evaluation versions.
Master's Thesis with defence:a complete power system study on a real problem, from network modelling and steady-state analysis to dynamic or market analysis and economic and regulatory assessment, defended before a panel.
Flexible format:100% online, no fixed timetables, compatible with full-time work.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

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

Network model
Model the network and run load flow and N-1 contingency studies.
Short-circuit and protection
Carry out a short-circuit study to IEC 60909 and coordinate protection.
Stability analysis
Simulate transient stability under high renewable penetration.
Market and dispatch
Run economic dispatch, unit commitment and a simplified market clearing.
Master's Thesis
a complete power system study on a real problem, from network modelling and steady-state analysis to dynamic or market analysis and economic and regulatory assessment, defended before a panel.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Network planning engineerSystem operation engineerElectricity market analystEnergy regulatory consultantGrid studies engineerRenewable integration specialist
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • University degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
  • English sufficient to read technical standards.

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FAQ

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 DIgSILENT PowerFactory, PSS/E, MATPOWER, PLEXOS and Python (pandapower), 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, plus 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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