This course will teach the impact of the new proposed non-wire alternatives/solutions on the generation, transmission, substations, and distribution systems.

 On a global scale, several groups are working tirelessly to promote renewables and non-wire alternatives (NWA) or non-wire solutions (NWS) to mitigate forecasted load demand and defer traditional transmission and distribution (T&D) load relief/capital expenditures. In certain locations, the utility core functions have shifted/changed significantly. Customers’ role has changed as well; from passive energy consumers to power producers.

 This course is intended for electrical, renewable and sustainability engineers as well as others interested in learning more about non-Wire Alternatives/Solutions.

Learning Objectives

• Understanding what are the Non-Wire Alternatives (NWAs)
• Familiarizing with the regulatory changes
• Learning about deferring traditional transmission and distribution load relief
• Understanding Transmission vs. Distribution load relief
• Knowing the various distribution designs
• Familiarizing with creative solutions and non-traditional deferral means
• Familiarizing with Storage, CO-Gen/CHP and Fuel Cell
• Understanding the pros/cons and future innovative NWA
• Familiarizing with the NWA performance