Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

You will understand the role, context and contemporary challenges of electricity distribution networks.

You will be able to plan urban and rural electricity distribution networks.

You will gain a critical overview of electricity markets and regulation.

Credits: 5

Schedule: 13.01.2021 - 14.04.2021

Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Matti Lehtonen, Robert Millar, Robert Millar

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Matti Lehtonen, Robert Millar, Robert Millar

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (applies in this implementation):

Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):

Teaching language: English

Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Technical and economic aspects of electricity distribution network planning, functioning of electricity markets and regulation of the distribution business.

Assessment Methods and Criteria
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Exam, group assignments.

Workload
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Contact teaching 50 h, Assignments 30 h, independent studies and work-based learning 20 h, revision 22 h, exam 3 h.

DETAILS

Study Material
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    1) Lecture slides,

    2) pdf documents, links to websites

    3) Lakervi & Holmes: Electricity Distribution Network Design, 2nd Edition, IEE.

Substitutes for Courses
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Replaces S-18.3153 and S-18.3154

Prerequisites
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    ELEC-E8413 Power Systems or comparable knowledge.

SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    4 Quality Education

    7 Affordable and Clean Energy

    9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

    11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

    12 Responsible Production and Consumption

    13 Climate Action