Webinar: Solar Energy Systems: Infrastructure Impacts and Grid Integration
Scheduled: Monday, May 18, 2026, 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm ET (2:30 pm CT / 1:30 pm MT / 12:30 pm PT)
Author: Ahmed Mousa
This Live Webinar highlights the impact of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs), mainly solar, on the distribution electric grid and on the transmission system under normal and emergency conditions, highlighting the difference between the impact during sunny and cloudy days. Before discussing the impact of DERs, we will briefly describe the electric system and key components that get impacted by DERs.
DERs are the next big thing, you can simply check the news any day and you will read about new ways to increase the efficiency of solar, utility’s (negative) role in adopting DERs and the future of going 100% utility-free or close to that.
Many are employed in the renewable field, directly or indirectly, whether promoting/selling DERs or finding ways to mitigate their impact on the electric system. In this course, you will learn about the electric system, from generation to distribution, various DERs, the technical impact on generation, transmission and distribution systems – the biggest of which is the voltage impact on the distribution & transmission system and means to mitigate those issues. You will also learn about power load flow, power factor mitigation methods, per-unit system, solar irradiance, relays and various distribution systems.
Target Audience This course is intended for all engineering disciplines, including those interested in the future of energy systems, renewable energy, and electrification. Additionally, they provide valuable insights for both technical and non-technical professionals looking to understand grid reliability and the impact of modern technologies like solar power, energy storage, and electric vehicles.
Learning Objectives
This Live Webinar course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Components of a typical electrical distribution system
- Characteristics of conductors and insulators
- Components and key functions of a substation
- Managing load fluctuations
- The Power Triangle
- Types of transformers
- Transformer voltage control
- The purpose of capacitor banks
- Circuit protection methods
- DERs’ impact to the grid
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We provide technical courses for PDH credits that meet Board requirements for Professional Engineers, Geologists and Land Surveyors. This course is guaranteed to be accepted in AK, AL, AR, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV, and WY. Before purchasing this course, please confirm that your state Board is listed above.
