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Smart Grids and Energy StorageLaajuus (5 cr)

Course unit code: 5S00EV64

General information


Credits
5 cr

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.

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