Digital real-time simulation advancing education and training on power and energy systems

Abstract

Tackling the challenges of the energy transition requires a skilled workforce and advanced educational and training tools. During the previous years, a relatively large number of institutions have acquired Real-Time Simulators, in both academia and industry. However, this is mainly used for practical studies and research, while the use of real-time Hardware-In-the-Loop (HIL) simulation for education and training is rather limited at the moment. In this framework, this work investigates the potential of using HIL simulation for education and training purposes on power and energy topics in both academia and industry. Selected reference experiences of the Task Force members are presented along with learners' feedback to substantiate the effectiveness of the approaches. Particular attention is given to training and education at industrial level, which has not been adequately addressed in the literature, so far. The use of remote laboratories and safety concerns are also addressed.