LEARNING OUTCOMES
To understand the role of new energy technologies such as solar and wind power in future energy systems and in the energy transition. To understand how new energy technologies could be integrated in large-scale into existing energy systems. Restrictions and limitations of the power system. Variable renewable power characteristics. Energy system interfacing and integration. Energy storage. Planning of sustainable energy systems with high-share of renewable energy. Systemic energy innovations. Economics of high-share renewable energy systems.
Credits: 5
Schedule: 12.01.2022 - 12.04.2022
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Peter Lund
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):
Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):
Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
valid for whole curriculum period:
Prospects for new/renewable energy technologies in the future energy systems (market penetration, technology diffusion, technology learning); Short overview of the main principles of energy and power systems (energy chains, end use, supply-demand balance, grids, response); Characteristics of renewable power (resource variability; spatial and temporal variation; sizing and principles); 80-100% renewable energy systems (cases, computer modeling, planning of remaining power system); Energy flexibility options: Demand side management (DSM), Vehicle to Grid (V2G), Power-to-Thermal (P2T), Power-to-Gas (P2G), Smart Grid (SG) strategies, other balancing technologies; Energy storage technologies (physical principles, characteristics, models, applications).
Assessment Methods and Criteria
valid for whole curriculum period:
Final exam or project work and home assignments. Passing of course in spring: 80 % of the maximum points of home exercises + project work accepted (in this case the course grade will be the same as the project work grade, each student will be appraised for equal workload in the team work); or by exam in spring (home exercises can give up to 6 extra points in the spring exam); later by exam only; Grades 0 (rejected) to 5 (excellent). The project work is done in a team of 2-4 persons; the team delivers a report (10-20 pages).
Workload
valid for whole curriculum period:
Lectures 22-24 hours (2 hours per week); exercises 24 hours; project work or preparations for the exam and independent home work (assignments) and reading total 84 hours
DETAILS
Substitutes for Courses
valid for whole curriculum period:
Prerequisites
valid for whole curriculum period:
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
7 Affordable and Clean Energy
9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
13 Climate Action
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
valid for whole curriculum period:
Teaching Language : English
Teaching Period : 2022-2023 Spring III - IV
2023-2024 Spring III - IVEnrollment :
Registration in Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi).