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CCE-CDC SHORT TERM COURSES · DEC–DEC 2026

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Workshop on Grid Integration of AI Data Centers: Current Status, and Path Ahead

·DEC–DEC 2026

A workshop exploring the challenges and opportunities of integrating energy-intensive AI data centers into the power grid, with a focus on current developments, grid reliability, and the path toward sustainable integration.

Offline IISc Grading Certificate Prof. Sarasij Das, IISc
Dec–Dec 2026
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Offline
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COURSE DETAILS
Workshop on Grid Integration of AI Data Centers: Current Status, and Path Ahead
(Dec–Dec 2026)
Start Date17 Dec 2026
DurationDec–Dec 2026
ModeOffline
Timings9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Know the Course Instructor

Prof. Sarasij Das

Prof. Sarasij Das

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

He is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru. His research interests include Power Systems, Smart Grids, and Renewable Energy. He received his PhD from the University of Western Ontario, Canada, and his M.Sc. (Engg.) in Power Systems from IISc.

Dept. of Electrical Engineering, IISc

Objectives of the Course

Explores the grid integration of AI data centers

Covering power delivery, ccoling systems, stability challenges, cybersecurity, market tariffs

Practical simulation sessions to prepare participants for future demands

Course Syllabus

01

Data Centres in the Modern Grid: AI Load Growth, Demand Trends and Grid Challenges

02

AI Algorithm Scheduling and Running in Data Centres

03

Power Delivery Architecture and Electrical Load Characteristics of AI Data Centre

04

Cooling Systems and Cooling Loads in Data Centres

05

Energy Water Connection in Data Centre and Impact on Environment

06

Centre and Impact on Environment Data Centre Planning, Siting and Flexibility

07

Hands-on Session on MW-scale AI Data Centre Simulations

08

Power Electronics for AI Data Centre Servers

09

Medium-Voltage Converters and Solid-State Transformers for Data Centres

10

Power System Dynamics and Stability Issues with Data Centre Loads

11

Voltage/Frequency Ride-Through and Fault Behaviour of Data Centre Loads

12

Grid Codes and Modelling of Data Centres for Grid Connection Studies

13

Cybersecurity of Data Centre Infrastructure

14

Islanded Systems for Data Centres

15

Tariffs, and Electricity Markets for Data Centre Loads

16

Panel and Open Forum Discussions

Who Can Apply & Who Can Benefit?

Who Can Apply?

  • B.Tech/B.E
  • Basic knowledge of power systems

Who Can Benefit?

  • Engineering students, post docs, academic faculty, and industry professionals in electrical power, data centers, and AI infrastructure seeking expertise in grid integration, power delivery, cooling systems, stability, and simulations

Class Schedule

DATE
17 Dec 2026
CLASS START DATE
TIME
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
CLASS TIMINGS
MODE
Offline
MODE OF INSTRUCTION
DUR
Dec–Dec 2026
COURSE DURATION

Fee Structure

Category Fee
Students ₹10,000 + GST
Post-Docs ₹12,000 + GST
Faculty ₹14,000 + GST
Industry ₹16,000 + GST

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