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Battery energy storages in smart grids
Individual course
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student
- is able to understand reasons for power system changes, impact of these changes and need for utilization of flexible resources like battery energy storages to manage the impacts
- understands the key role of battery energy storages in the future power system in which more flexibility and controllability will be needed at all voltage levels
- has strong knowledge about basics of battery technologies their modeling and management and overview of battery storage solutions in Smart Grids, smart homes and hybrid power plants.
In addition, the course will cover topics related to electric vehicles effects on Smart Grids and multi-objective management of batteries in future power systems. Course exercise(s) will enable student to obtain in-depth understanding related to some relevant battery storage topic.
Teaching schedule
- Monday 2.9. and 9.9. 8-10
- Monday 16.9. 14-16
- Monday 23.9. 12-14
- Thursday 26.9. 8-10
- Monday 30.9. 12-14
- Thursday 3.10. 12-14
- Monday 7.10. 10-12
- Thursday 10.10. 10-12
Completion methods
The course consists of two parts:
- Part 1: Lectures (20 h) and online final examination (Moodle) (Battery energy storages in smart grids, part 1, 3 ECTS)
- Part 2: Written assignment. (Battery energy storages in smart grids, part 2, 2 ECTS)
When applying for the course, you have the option to complete both parts (5 ECTS in total). If you only complete one part, you will get 2/3 ECTS.
You can get a digital badge after completing this course.
Responsible teacher
University of Vaasa
Hannu Laaksonen
hannu.laaksonen(at)uwasa.fi
Further information about the studies
University of Vaasa
FITech contact person
fitechvaasa(at)uwasa.fi
Contact person for applications
FITech Network University
Fanny Qvickström, Student services specialist
info(at)fitech.io
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Topic:
Applications and technologies of energy storages
Course code:
SATEB2010
Study credits:
2–5 ECTS
Price:
0 €
Course level:
Teaching period:
2.9.–10.10.2024
Application start date:
05.06.2024
Application deadline:
Application period has ended
Host university:
University of Vaasa
Who can apply:
Adult learner,
Degree student
Degree student
Teaching method:
Online
Teaching language:
English
General prerequisites:
Fundamentals of power systems (recommended, not mandatory).
Course suitable for:
Engineers in energy sector companies and the future specialists in energy storages
