Content
- Changes in the energy system and the need for energy storage
- Electrical energy storage technologies
- Heat energy storage technologies
- Hydrogen and synthetic fuels
- Security of energy storage
- Economic viability of energy storage
Learning objectives
The student understands the need for energy storage in the green transition. The student is familiar with the most common technologies used for energy storage. The student is able to select and size the appropriate energy storage for different applications. The student is able to assess the economic viability of energy storage. The student understands the factors affecting the safety of energy storage.
Prerequisites
The student is familiar with renewable energy sources.
Teaching methods
The course in Moodle is conducted in English and can be completed independently within the course period, without being tied to a specific time or place. The course consists of materials shared in Moodle (articles, lecture slides, recorded lectures, and other online resources), Moodle assignments, and exercises. All materials, as well as the assignments and exercises to be assessed, are completed and submitted in the Moodle workspace.
Learning material and recommended literature
All course-related materials will be distributed via the Moodle workspace.
Evaluation criteria
The final grade is based on the total points obtained from exercises and assignments:
- Grade 1: 50-59 points
- Grade 2: 60-69 points
- Grade 3: 70-79 points
- Grade 4: 80-89 points
- Grade 5: 90-100 points
Opettaja/Yhteyshenkilö
Esa Toukoniitty