Small and large energy plants

The lecture will cover the ways in which electricity is generated – from the oldest, used in the era of the industrial revolution, to the most modern ones, based on renewable energy sources. The problem of balancing the system in the context of the whole country as well as the private network will be discussed. What will also be presented is the concept of microgrids as a possible solution for integrating distributed sources into the power system. An attempt will be made to answer whether microgrids as part of Smart Grids and Smart Metering will guarantee continuous power supply even in emergency situations. 

Nuclear power is the largest source of low-emission electricity in the European Union in terms of energy produced. Preparations for the construction of Poland's first nuclear power plant are underway, and more and more private and state enterprises are showing interest in nuclear technologies. Atom is appearing more widely in the public debate. Among many different pieces of information, it is worth looking at what reactor technologies are commercially available today and where they come from. What are the Small Modular Reactors (SMR) and when may they be available? What are 4th generation reactors? We will try to answer these questions during the lecture.