PSCAD Training Program · Course Agenda

Advanced PSCAD Applications: Grid-Forming BESS, E-STATCOM and Data Center Loads

Including grid-forming control and weak-grid phenomena.

Dates
30 March – 2 April 2027Tuesday to Friday, 09:00–17:00
Location
Istanbul, TürkiyeVenue to be confirmed
Language
EnglishCertificate of attendance
Book Your Seat contact@leanpowersolutions.com
Training by Manitoba Hydro International
Organized by Lean Power Solutions

Program Overview

The grid of today is dominated by inverters and fast-changing loads. Battery storage is taking on roles that synchronous generators once performed. E-STATCOMs, which combine reactive power support with integrated energy storage, are being called on to support increasingly weak networks. Hyperscale data centers are becoming some of the largest and most sensitive loads that operators have ever had to connect. Each of these brings control interactions, fault-ride-through challenges and stability risks that only EMT simulation can reveal with confidence.

Delivered by Manitoba Hydro International (MHI), the developer of PSCAD, and organized locally with Lean Power Solutions, this training closes the gap between knowing PSCAD and applying it to today’s industry challenges.

Participants work through guided hands-on exercises on BESS, E-STATCOM and data center integration cases, using the same modelling and assessment approaches applied in real connection studies. The course is intended for advanced users who want to leave with practical, immediately usable know-how. Seats are limited to ensure close interaction with the instructors.

Participant prerequisites

Basic understanding of power-system dynamics, converter-based resources, load-flow and short-circuit studies; basic familiarity with PSCAD is recommended.

Hands-on PSCAD laboratory work

Every day includes a dedicated PSCAD laboratory session. Participants work with prepared and validated PSCAD models — modifying parameters and control settings, executing study cases and interpreting results — rather than building models from scratch. Exercise models and solution files are provided.

DayDateThemeHands-on PSCAD laboratory
Day 1Tue 30 MarchModern grid challenges and EMT study methodologyLab 1 — PSCAD study methodology and benchmark converter-connected system
Day 2Wed 31 MarchBESS grid integration and grid-forming controlLab 2 — Grid-following vs. grid-forming BESS
Day 3Thu 1 AprilData-center grid integration and large-load modelingLab 3 — Hyperscale data-center model
Day 4Fri 2 AprilE-STATCOM, VSC-HVDC interactions and integrated solutionsCapstone Lab — Integrated weak-grid study

Instructors

Lead instructor

Dharshana Muthumuni
Managing Director – Power System Technology Center, Manitoba Hydro International (MHI)

Support instructors

Gökhan Önal & Nurhan Rizqy Averous
PSCAD Official Representatives

Daily Agenda (To Be Confirmed)

Day 1Tuesday, 30 March 2027

Modern Grid Challenges and EMT Study Methodology

TimeSessionFormat
08:30–09:00Registration and welcome coffeeRegistration
09:00–09:20Welcome and course opening — Manitoba Hydro International and Lean Power SolutionsOpening
09:20–10:30Session 1 — The changing power systemLecture
10:30–10:45Morning coffee breakBreak
10:45–12:15Session 2 — RMS versus EMT studiesLecture
12:15–13:15LunchBreak
13:15–14:45Session 3 — System strength and converter interactionLecture
14:45–15:00Afternoon coffee breakBreak
15:00–16:30PSCAD Study Methodology and Hands-on Lab 1 — Benchmark Converter-Connected SystemHands-on PSCAD
16:30–17:00Daily review, questions and discussionDiscussion

Lab 1 — Benchmark Converter-Connected System

  • Applying the PSCAD study methodology: grid equivalents, initialization, time-step selection and monitoring signals
  • Strong- and weak-grid conditions
  • Balanced and unbalanced faults, and voltage recovery
  • Frequency disturbances and phase-angle jumps
  • Control stability under reduced system strength
Day 2Wednesday, 31 March 2027

BESS Grid Integration and Grid-Forming Control

TimeSessionFormat
09:00–10:30Session 4 — Utility-scale BESS fundamentalsLecture
10:30–10:45Morning coffee breakBreak
10:45–12:15Session 5 — BESS grid servicesLecture
12:15–13:15LunchBreak
13:15–14:45Session 6 — Grid-following and grid-forming BESSLecture
14:45–15:00Afternoon coffee breakBreak
15:00–16:30PSCAD Hands-on Lab 2 — Grid-following versus grid-forming BESSHands-on PSCAD
16:30–17:00Daily review, questions and discussionDiscussion
19:30–22:00PSCAD Course Dinner — participants and PSCAD instructors from Lean Power Solutions (venue to be confirmed)Evening event

Lab 2 — Grid-following versus grid-forming BESS

  • Performance comparison under strong- and weak-grid conditions
  • Three-phase and unbalanced faults, and post-fault control recovery
  • Frequency events, phase-angle jumps and converter current saturation
  • Islanding conditions
  • Tuning and observing P–f and Q–V droop, virtual inertia, damping, current limits and active / reactive current priority
Day 3Thursday, 1 April 2027

Data-Center Grid Integration and Large-Load Modeling

TimeSessionFormat
09:00–10:30Session 7 — Data-center electrical systemsLecture
10:30–10:45Morning coffee breakBreak
10:45–12:15Session 8 — Data-center impact on the power systemLecture
12:15–13:15LunchBreak
13:15–14:45Session 9 — Data-center modeling and grid-connection studiesLecture
14:45–15:00Afternoon coffee breakBreak
15:00–16:30PSCAD Hands-on Lab 3 — Hyperscale data-center modelHands-on PSCAD
16:30–17:00Daily review, questions and discussionDiscussion

Lab 3 — Hyperscale data-center model

  • Voltage dip and UPS ride-through
  • Large-scale load rejection
  • Simultaneous versus controlled reconnection
  • Weak-grid operation and on-site BESS support
  • Power-quality and resonance screening, and selection of mitigation measures
Day 4Friday, 2 April 2027

E-STATCOM, VSC-HVDC Interactions and Integrated Solutions

TimeSessionFormat
09:00–10:30Session 10 — VSC-HVDC fundamentals and weak-grid interactionsLecture
10:30–10:45Morning coffee breakBreak
10:45–12:15Session 11 — E-STATCOM technology and grid-forming controlLecture
12:15–13:15LunchBreak
13:15–14:15Session 12 — Technology comparison and selectionLecture
14:15–14:30Afternoon coffee breakBreak
14:30–16:15PSCAD Hands-on Capstone — Integrated weak-grid case studyHands-on PSCAD
16:15–16:45Results, discussion and recommendationsDiscussion
16:45–17:00Certificates and course closingClosing

Capstone — Integrated weak-grid case study

  • AC-system fault, frequency disturbance and phase-angle jump
  • Data-center load rejection and controlled reconnection
  • Renewable-power fluctuation and HVDC power-reference change
  • Coordination between grid-forming BESS, E-STATCOM and VSC-HVDC
  • Comparison of mitigation options and a proposed control and technology strategy

Registration and fees

Early bird rate

€ 2.500,00
per attendee · VAT not included
Registration before and on 29 January 2027

Group registration

€ 2.500,00
per attendee · minimum 5 persons · VAT not included
Until 26 February 2027

Regular rate

€ 3.000,00
per attendee · VAT not included
From 30 January until 26 February 2027

Registrations close on 26 February 2027. The fee includes lecture notes, prepared PSCAD models and solution files, the PSCAD Course Dinner, refreshments and the certificate of attendance.

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Cancellation and Refund Policy

Cancellation by the Organizer

The Organization reserves the right to cancel the workshop due to insufficient registration at least 10 working days before the scheduled date of the course. In such a case, a full refund of the registration fees will be made.

The Organization is not responsible for any expenses incurred by the client if the workshop is cancelled and the client received an email notification within the period specified above.

Payment and Refund Terms & Conditions

1. Payment Terms

Payment must be made in full to confirm and secure your registration for the training.

2. Refund Policy

The refund amount will be determined based on the date the cancellation request is received:

  • 80% Refund: Cancellation requests received on or before 2 February 2027, which is at least 8 weeks prior to the training start date of 30 March 2027, are eligible for an 80% refund.
  • 50% Refund: Cancellation requests received from 3 February 2027 to 9 March 2027, which is between 3 and 8 weeks prior to the training start date, are eligible for a 50% refund.
  • No Refund: Cancellation requests received from 10 March 2027 onwards, which is less than 3 weeks prior to the training start date, are not eligible for a refund.

3. Cancellation Request

All cancellation and refund requests must be submitted in writing by email. The applicable refund amount will be determined based on the date the written cancellation request is received.

4. Refund Processing

Approved refunds will be processed within a reasonable period after confirmation of the cancellation and may be subject to applicable bank or transaction charges.

More information and registration

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