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Smart Grids and Energy StorageLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: 5S00EV64

Credits

5 op

Objectives

The student can
- Explains the growing need for energy storage as part of the transformation of the electricity system.
- categorize the different large-scale energy storage technologies and know their technical characteristics.
- explain the applications of energy storage in a modern energy system.
- identify smart grid technologies and their characteristics

Content

- Large-scale energy storage technologies: battery, supercapacitor, hydrogen and fuel cells, pump power plant, storage of electricity for heat, smart grid technologies and ICT systems.
- Applications of large-scale energy storage and technology utilization in power systems: power grid power reserve system, demand response, electric vehicle charging, power grid balancing, tethered electricity storage buffer, power storage as part of the building's electrical system.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student knows the basic functions of energy storage and understands the basic principles of a smart grid.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student has a good understanding of intelligent electrical energy systems and energy storage. He knows the principles of energy storage planning and selection.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has a holistic understanding of intelligent electrical energy systems and energy storage. He is able to select and dimension the energy storage into the electricity system in different situations.

Enrolment period

02.12.2023 - 07.01.2024

Timing

08.01.2024 - 26.04.2024

Credits

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Electrical and Automation Engineering

Campus

TAMK Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Electrical Engineering
Teachers
  • Aki Korpela
Person in charge

Jarkko Lehtonen

Groups
  • 21I231A

Objectives (course unit)

The student can
- Explains the growing need for energy storage as part of the transformation of the electricity system.
- categorize the different large-scale energy storage technologies and know their technical characteristics.
- explain the applications of energy storage in a modern energy system.
- identify smart grid technologies and their characteristics

Content (course unit)

- Large-scale energy storage technologies: battery, supercapacitor, hydrogen and fuel cells, pump power plant, storage of electricity for heat, smart grid technologies and ICT systems.
- Applications of large-scale energy storage and technology utilization in power systems: power grid power reserve system, demand response, electric vehicle charging, power grid balancing, tethered electricity storage buffer, power storage as part of the building's electrical system.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student knows the basic functions of energy storage and understands the basic principles of a smart grid.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student has a good understanding of intelligent electrical energy systems and energy storage. He knows the principles of energy storage planning and selection.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student has a holistic understanding of intelligent electrical energy systems and energy storage. He is able to select and dimension the energy storage into the electricity system in different situations.

Assessment scale

0-5

Enrolment period

02.12.2022 - 15.01.2023

Timing

09.01.2023 - 21.04.2023

Credits

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Electrical and Automation Engineering

Campus

TAMK Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Electrical Engineering
Teachers
  • Heikki Yli-Rämi
  • Aki Kortetmäki
Person in charge

Jarkko Lehtonen

Groups
  • 20I231A

Objectives (course unit)

The student can
- Explains the growing need for energy storage as part of the transformation of the electricity system.
- categorize the different large-scale energy storage technologies and know their technical characteristics.
- explain the applications of energy storage in a modern energy system.
- identify smart grid technologies and their characteristics

Content (course unit)

- Large-scale energy storage technologies: battery, supercapacitor, hydrogen and fuel cells, pump power plant, storage of electricity for heat, smart grid technologies and ICT systems.
- Applications of large-scale energy storage and technology utilization in power systems: power grid power reserve system, demand response, electric vehicle charging, power grid balancing, tethered electricity storage buffer, power storage as part of the building's electrical system.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student knows the basic functions of energy storage and understands the basic principles of a smart grid.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student has a good understanding of intelligent electrical energy systems and energy storage. He knows the principles of energy storage planning and selection.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student has a holistic understanding of intelligent electrical energy systems and energy storage. He is able to select and dimension the energy storage into the electricity system in different situations.

Assessment scale

0-5