Engineers Clinic
AdvancedEngineering trackUS-CP-25

DER Aggregation Bid Simulator (FERC Order 2222)

Internship role: Grid Analytics Intern. Aggregate batteries and smart thermostats into a virtual power plant, bid into a simulated wholesale market and report revenue against standalone operation.

10 Guided Steps480h Internship TierSubmit: GitHub repo or evidence pack + live demo / report + README + milestone logbookVerified CertificateAI Rubric Graded
Program Overview

Internship role: Grid Analytics Intern. Aggregate batteries and smart thermostats into a virtual power plant, bid into a simulated wholesale market and report revenue against standalone operation.

What you submit

GitHub repo or evidence pack + live demo / report + README + milestone logbook

Stack: Python, PyPSA or custom LP, ISO market data

How it is graded
  • Problem & requirements15

    Loads, constraints, standards and success criteria are written down before the design starts.

  • Calculations & analysis30

    Hand calculations or simulation set out step by step with units, assumptions and a check against a second method or code limit.

  • Design output20

    Drawings, models, schematics or code that match the calculations and could be handed to the next person.

  • Validation & files15

    Test data, simulation files, calculation sheets or photos attached, with what each one shows.

  • Report & judgement20

    A clear report that states the result, its limits, cost or risk, and what you would change next.

Pass 60% · Merit 75% · Distinction 90%

Learning Outcomes
480-hour United States programme. FERC Order 2222 opens US wholesale markets to distributed resources
aggregators are hiring analysts.
Target Audience

Engineering Students

Diploma, B.Tech, B.E., BCA, MCA, or M.Tech students seeking practical experience.

Aspiring Developers

Developers who want to build proof-of-work capstone projects for tech resumes.

Job Seekers

Graduates looking for AI-evaluated code review & verified industry credentials.