Microgrids and Self-Consumption Course in Urban Environments
About our
The Microgrids and Self-Consumption in Urban Environments course explores the design and implementation of distributed generation systems in cities, focusing on renewable energies such as solar and wind power. It analyzes the integration of batteries and energy management systems (EMS) to optimize self-consumption and energy efficiency in buildings and communities. The course examines the regulations and legal framework for microgrid implementation and provides hands-on experience using simulation and modeling tools. The course equips participants to face the challenges of the energy transition in urban areas. The course includes analysis of real-world case studies and focuses on the practical application of acquired knowledge, preparing them for professional roles in the development of energy efficiency projects, renewable energy consulting, and microgrid management. Topics covered include consumption monitoring, network planning, and integration with the main electricity grid, considering aspects of sustainability and carbon footprint reduction.
Microgrids and Self-Consumption Course in Urban Environments
- Format: Online
- Duration: 3 months
- Hours: 300 H
- Language: English / Spanish
- Registration date: 23-10-2026
- Start date: 12-12-2026
- Available places: 3
649 $
Competencies and results
What you will learn
1. Design, Implementation and Optimization of Microgrids and Urban Self-Consumption
- Planning and development of urban microgrid systems, including energy needs assessment and technology selection.
- Design and simulation of microgrids, considering renewable energy sources (solar, wind), storage (batteries), and energy management systems.
- Implementation of control and optimization strategies for microgrids, focusing on stability, reliability, and energy efficiency.
- Analysis of the economic and financial viability of microgrid and self-consumption projects, including cost-benefit analysis and business models.
- Optimization of self-consumption systems in urban environments, such as residential and commercial buildings, to maximize the use of locally generated energy.
- Integration of microgrids with the electrical grid, including the study of the technical, regulatory, and commercial aspects of connection.
- Risk and security assessment of microgrids and self-consumption systems, including fault protection and cybersecurity.
Application of software and simulation tools for the design, analysis, and optimization of microgrids and self-consumption systems.
Design of demand management and demand response strategies in microgrids, with the aim of reducing costs and improving energy efficiency.
Design of demand management and demand response strategies in microgrids, with the aim of reducing costs and improving energy efficiency.
2. Advanced Design of Urban Microgrids for Self-Consumption: Implementation and Optimal Performance
2. **Advanced Design of Urban Microgrids for Self-Consumption: Implementation and Optimal Performance**
Implement intelligent control and management systems to optimize the performance of urban microgrids, including energy management, system monitoring, and demand response.
Analyze the environmental impact of urban microgrids, including the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and the promotion of sustainability.
Use simulation and modeling tools to analyze the performance of urban microgrids under different scenarios and conditions.
Learn to evaluate the performance of urban microgrids, including key performance indicators (KPIs) such as energy efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
Explore trends and technological advancements in the field of urban microgrids, including the integration of electric vehicles, artificial intelligence, and blockchain.
3. Comprehensive user-oriented design and validation (from modeling to manufacturing)
You will learn to integrate the entire product development process, from initial model conception to final validation, applying user-centered methodologies. You will develop skills in parametric design, ergonomics, simulation, sustainable materials, 3D visualization, and manufacturing management, ensuring efficient, safe solutions that meet current industry standards.
4. In-depth Analysis of Urban Microgrids: Design, Operation and Profitability of Self-Consumption
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4. In-Depth Analysis of Urban Microgrids: Design, Operation, and Profitability of Self-Consumption
Microgrid Fundamentals: Definition, types, and key components.
Urban Microgrid Design: Selection of distributed generation technologies (solar, wind, cogeneration), storage (batteries, etc.), and energy management.
Modeling and Simulation: Tools and methodologies for simulating microgrid behavior, including power flow, stability, and short-circuit analysis.
Operation and Control: Local and centralized control strategies, demand management, energy resource optimization, and communication protocols.
Profitability of Self-Consumption: Economic analysis of microgrid projects, benefit evaluation, cash flow modeling, sensitivity analysis, and financing.
Regulatory and Normative Framework: Current legislation in the field of self-consumption and microgrids, including technical, commercial, and legal aspects.
Case Studies: Analysis of real-world examples of urban microgrids, identifying lessons learned and best practices.
Integration with the Electrical Grid: Interconnection of microgrids to the grid, including aspects of protection, synchronization, and sale of surplus energy.
Future Trends: Development of smart microgrids, the evolution of technology, and its impact on the energy sector.
Energy Optimization: Strategies to maximize self-consumption, minimize costs, and improve energy efficiency.
5. Comprehensive Implementation of Urban Microgrids: Self-Consumption, Design and Evaluation of Results
- Fundamentals of urban microgrid systems: Understanding the architecture, components, and key benefits of energy self-consumption.
- Urban microgrid design: Applying methodologies and tools for designing efficient systems adapted to the specific needs of the city.
- Integration of renewable energy sources: Evaluating and implementing solar, wind, and other renewable energy technologies in the urban context.
- Microgrid management and control: Mastering energy control, optimization, and management strategies to ensure system stability and efficiency.
- Results evaluation and performance analysis: Analyzing the economic, environmental, and social performance of implemented microgrids using key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Energy self-consumption and storage: Optimizing self-consumption through the use of batteries and other storage systems, maximizing energy independence.
- Regulatory framework and Regulatory: Understanding the regulations and policies governing the implementation of urban microgrids, including permitting and financing aspects.
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6. Mastery of the Design, Implementation and Management of Microgrids and Self-Consumption in the City
- Understand the fundamentals of microgrids and urban self-consumption.
- Evaluate the technical and economic feasibility of microgrid projects.
- Design efficient and resilient microgrid systems for urban environments.
- Implement self-consumption solutions, including solar energy and storage.
- Manage and optimize the operation of microgrids and self-consumption systems.
- Analyze the regulatory framework and policies related to microgrids and self-consumption.
- Use software and simulation tools for the design and analysis of microgrids.
- Identify and mitigate the risks associated with the implementation of microgrids and self-consumption.
- Integrate microgrids with the main electrical grid and other energy sources.
- Explore The latest trends and technologies in microgrids and self-consumption.
Who this program is for:
Microgrids and Self-Consumption Course in Urban Environments
- Energy professionals and technicians interested in the design, implementation, and management of microgrids and self-consumption systems in urban environments.
- Engineers from various disciplines (electrical, electronic, energy, etc.) who wish to expand their knowledge of distributed energy technologies.
- Architects and urban planners interested in integrating renewable energy solutions into sustainable urban design.
- Energy managers and sustainability officers in companies and organizations seeking to optimize energy consumption and reduce their carbon footprint.
- Consultants and advisors in the field of energy and sustainability who wish to specialize in microgrids and self-consumption.
- Students and recent graduates in related fields seeking to start or advance their professional career in the energy sector.
- Standards-driven curriculum: you will work with CS-27/CS-29, DO-160, DO-178C/DO-254, ARP4754A/ARP4761, ADS-33E-PRF from the first module.
- Accreditable laboratories (EN ISO/IEC 17025) with rotor bench, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibrations/acoustics.
- Evidence-oriented TFM: safety case, test plan, compliance dossierand operational limits.
- Mentored by industry: teachers with experience in rotorcraft, tiltrotor, eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
- Flexible modality (hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
- Ethics and security: safety-by-design approach, cyber-OT, DIH and compliance as pillars.
Module 1 — Design, Implementation, and Optimization of Microgrids and Urban Self-Consumption
1.1 Fundamental Concepts of Microgrids and Self-Consumption
1.2 Analysis of Urban Energy Load and Demand
1.3 Component Selection: Generation, Storage, and Control
1.4 Distribution System Design in Microgrids
1.5 Integration of Renewable Energies (Solar, Wind, etc.)
1.6 Energy Storage Strategies (Batteries, etc.)
1.7 Energy Management and Control Systems (EMS)
1.8 Design Optimization for Efficiency and Profitability
1.9 Regulatory and Normative Aspects of Self-Consumption
1.10 Case Studies: Successful Microgrid Implementations
2.2 Fundamentals of Advanced Urban Microgrid Design
2.2 Selection of Key Components: Generation, Storage, and Loading
2.3 Modeling and Simulation of Urban Microgrids
2.4 Design of Energy Management and Control Systems (EMS)
2.5 Integration of Distributed Renewable Energy (DER)
2.6 Performance Optimization Strategies in Microgrids
2.7 Design of Smart Distribution Networks
2.8 Evaluation of Economic and Financial Feasibility
2.9 Design for Resilience and Reliability
2.20 Case Studies: Implementation and Analysis of Successful Urban Microgrids
3.3 Planning Self-Consumption Strategies for Urban Environments.
3.2 Urban Microgrid System Configuration: Components and Design.
3.3 Energy Efficiency Assessment in Self-Consumption Systems.
3.4 Selection and Sizing of Renewable Energy Sources.
3.5 Energy Storage Strategies for Urban Microgrids.
3.6 Modeling and Simulation of Self-Consumption Systems.
3.7 Implementation of Energy Management Systems (EMS).
3.8 Performance Optimization and Cost Analysis.
3.9 Analysis of Case Studies and Best Practices.
3.30 Regulatory and Normative Aspects of Urban Self-Consumption.
4.4 Fundamentals of Urban Microgrid Design and Operation
4.2 Energy Demand Analysis and Load Profiles in Urban Environments
4.3 Selection and Sizing of Microgrid Components: Distributed Generation
4.4 Selection and Sizing of Microgrid Components: Energy Storage
4.5 Design of Energy Management and Control Systems (EMS) for Microgrids
4.6 Evaluation of the Technical and Economic Feasibility of Microgrid Projects
4.7 Modeling and Simulation of Urban Microgrids: Tools and Methodologies
4.8 Profitability and Return on Investment (ROI) Analysis in Microgrids
4.9 Case Studies: Successful Urban Microgrids and Lessons Learned
4.40 Regulatory and Normative Aspects in Microgrid Design and Implementation
5.5 Regulations and Standards for Urban Microgrids
5.5 Conceptual Design of Urban Microgrids
5.3 Load Types and Consumption Profiles in Urban Environments
5.4 Selection of Key Components: Generators, Inverters, Storage
5.5 Feasibility Analysis and Pre-feasibility Study
5.5 Detailed Microgrid Design: Topology and Configuration
5.5 Component Sizing Optimization
5.3 Design of Control and Protection Systems
5.4 Simulation and Performance Analysis
5.5 Software Tools for Design and Optimization
3.5 Strategic Planning for Self-Consumption
3.5 Energy Management Strategies
3.3 Selection of Business Models and Financing
3.4 Evaluation of Energy Efficiency in Microgrids
3.5 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
4.5 Economic Analysis of Self-Consumption Projects
4.5 Return on Investment (ROI) Evaluation
4.3 Sensitivity Analysis and Risk Management
4.4 Profitability Case Studies in Microgrids
4.5 Optimizing the Profitability of Self-Consumption
5.5 Site Selection and Land Preparation
5.5 Installation Design and Connection
5.3 Commissioning and Operational Testing
5.4 Remote Monitoring and Control
5.5 Performance Evaluation and Continuous Improvement
6.5 Operations and Maintenance Management
6.5 Long-Term Performance Optimization
6.3 Integration with the Electrical Grid
6.4 Data Analysis and Decision Making
6.5 Developing Skills for Microgrid Management
7.5 Integrating Solar Panels into Microgrids
7.5 Energy Storage Systems: Batteries and Other Technologies
7.3 Smart Energy Management and EMS Control
7.4 Integrating Different Renewable Energy Sources
7.5 Sustainability and Energy Efficiency
8.5 Modeling of microgrid systems
8.5 Scenario simulation and results analysis
8.3 Real-time operation optimization
8.4 Simulation and optimization tools
8.5 Model validation and verification
6.6 Fundamentals of urban microgrid design and self-consumption.
6.2 Types of loads and consumption profiles in urban environments.
6.3 Component selection: renewable energy sources (solar, wind), storage systems (batteries).
6.4 Microgrid sizing: software and simulation tools.
6.5 Regulatory and normative aspects of urban self-consumption.
6.6 Economic and financial feasibility analysis of projects.
6.7 Case studies: successful examples of urban microgrids.
6.8 Conceptual design and connection schemes.
6.9 Energy management and control strategies.
6.60 Environmental and social impact assessment.
2.6 Modeling and simulation of urban microgrids.
2.2 Optimization of energy production and consumption.
2.3 Advanced energy control and management strategies.
2.4 Integration of energy storage systems: batteries, supercapacitors.
2.5 Power quality mitigation techniques.
2.6 Design of protection and security systems for microgrids.
2.7 Failure analysis and resilience strategies.
2.8 Optimization of economic performance: algorithms and models.
2.9 Smart grid design and communication.
2.60 Validation and field testing: practical experiences.
3.6 Identification and analysis of urban energy needs.
3.2 Selection of business models for self-consumption.
3.3 Configuration of self-consumption systems: grid-connected, off-grid.
3.4 Planning the integration of renewable energies.
3.5 Evaluation of energy efficiency in buildings and communities.
3.6 Design of demand management strategies. 3.7 Demand Flexibility Analysis in Microgrids
3.8 Implementation of Energy Management Systems (EMS)
3.9 Design of Supply Contracts and Pricing Models
3.60 Case Studies: Self-Consumption Strategies in Different Urban Scenarios
4.6 Collection and Analysis of Consumption and Generation Data
4.2 Modeling and Simulation of Urban Microgrids: Tools and Software
4.3 Scenario Analysis: Sensitivity Analysis and Monte Carlo Simulation
4.4 Evaluation of Economic Profitability: NPV, IRR, Payback Period
4.5 Risk Analysis and Mitigation in Microgrid Projects
4.6 Study of System Stability and Power Quality
4.7 Environmental and Social Impact Assessment
4.8 Analysis of Real-World Cases: Challenges and Solutions
4.9 Design of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) 4.60 Preparation of technical reports and presentations.
5.6 Planning the implementation of urban microgrids.
5.2 Selection of suppliers and contractors.
5.3 Project management and cost control.
5.4 Installation and commissioning of renewable energy systems.
5.5 Integration of energy storage systems.
5.6 Design of control and communication systems.
5.7 Testing and commissioning of microgrids.
5.8 Performance monitoring and supervision.
5.9 Performance evaluation and continuous optimization.
5.60 Analysis of results and lessons learned.
6.6 Regulatory and normative framework for urban microgrids.
6.2 Business models and project financing.
6.3 Management of microgrid operation and maintenance.
6.4 Power quality control and system security. 6.5 Performance and energy efficiency optimization.
6.6 Stakeholder relationship management: communities, businesses.
6.7 Integration of information and communication technologies (ICT).
6.8 Adaptation to changes in energy supply and demand.
6.9 Development of resilience and business continuity strategies.
6.60 Analysis of success stories and best practices.
7.6 Selection and integration of renewable energy sources (solar, wind).
7.2 Design of energy storage systems (batteries, thermal).
7.3 Implementation of smart energy management systems (SEMS).
7.4 Optimization of energy production and consumption.
7.5 Integration of electric vehicles and smart charging.
7.6 Design of control and automation systems.
7.7 Implementation of smart grids and communication.
7.8 Analysis of flexibility and demand response. 7.9 Optimizing Efficiency and Profitability
7.60 Case Studies: Integrating Renewable Energy into Urban Microgrids
8.6 Introduction to Modeling and Simulation Tools
8.2 Modeling Microgrid Components (Sources, Loads, Storage)
8.3 Simulating Operating Scenarios and Analyzing Results
8.4 Optimizing Microgrid Design and Operation
8.5 Designing Control and Management Strategies
8.6 Sensitivity Analysis and Future Scenarios
8.7 Data Integration and Visualizing Results
8.8 Comparing Different Approaches and Tools
8.9 Model Validation and Parameter Calibration
8.60 Case Studies: Modeling and Simulating Urban Microgrids
- Hands-on methodology: test-before-you-trust, design reviews, failure analysis, compliance evidence.
- Software (depending on licenses/partners): MATLAB/Simulink, Python (NumPy/SciPy), OpenVSP, SU2/OpenFOAM, Nastran/Abaqus, AMESim/Modelica, acoustics tools, planning toolchains DO-178C.
- SEIUM Laboratories: scale rotor bench, vibrations/acoustics, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL for AFCS, data acquisition with strain gauging.
- Standards and compliance: EN 9100, 17025, ISO 27001, GDPR.
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Admissions, fees, and scholarships
- Profile: Background in Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or related fields; practical experience in NLP and valued information retrieval systems.
- Documentation: Updated CV, academic transcript, SOP/statement of purpose, project examples or code (optional).
- Process: Application → Technical evaluation of profile and experience → Technical interview → Review of case studies → Final decision → Enrollment.
- Fees:
- Single payment: 10% discount.
- Payment in 3 installments: No fees; 30% upon registration + 2 equal monthly payments of the remaining 35%.
Monthly payment: available with a 7% commission on the total; annual review.
Scholarships: based on academic merit, financial need, and promoting inclusion; agreements with companies in the sector for partial or full scholarships.
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Frequently asked questions
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It is not mandatory. We offer leveling tracks and tutoring.
Completely. It covers e-propulsion, integration, and emerging regulations (SC-VTOL).
Recommended. There are also internal challenges and consortiums.
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