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Technology of Intelligent and Integrated Energy Systems

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Overview

Design an integrated energy system recognizing the role of intelligent use of various technologies including renewable energy sources, energy storage, electric vehicles, thermal systems, interconnected multi-carrier grids, and energy hubs.

What you'll learn

  • Analyze the synergies between different energy technologies, energy carriers and energy sectors according to their technical characteristics
  • Evaluate the flexibility, grid support and reduction in carbon footprint that can be obtained by transition to electric mobility and electrified heating
  • Assess the potential of intelligent use of energy technologies in an integrated fashion harnessing the potential of energy storage in a sustainable energy syst…
  • Model multi-carrier energy system using an appropriate model resolution
  • Design an integrated energy system considering renewable energy resources, energy storage, electric mobility, electricity, gas and thermal grids
  • Identify the types and characteristics of energy hubs, and evaluate how they enable local energy coordination, inclusivity, and grid congestion management

Skills you'll practise

Energy HubsThermodynamic SystemsResearch ExperiencesElectric Power SystemsNatural GasSystems DesignSystems IntegrationThermal SystemsEnergy TechnologyProject ManagementElectric VehiclesInfrastructure

Advantages and disadvantages

Advantages

  • University courses you can audit for free, with lectures, readings and practice quizzes.
  • A verified certificate from the university if you pay for it.
  • From Delft University of Technology, a well-regarded name.
  • Self-paced: start any time.

Disadvantages

  • Graded assignments and the certificate need the paid track.
  • Audit access can expire a few weeks after the course ends.
  • Learning is free, but the certificate costs money.
  • Some parts (graded work, certificate) are paid.

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Free to audit

  • Free: Choose "Audit this course" when you enrol: lectures, readings and practice are free.
  • Paid: Graded assignments and the verified certificate (Certificate $185). Audit access may end after the course closes.

Before you start

Basic knowledge of working principles of one or more energy technologies against which to apply the concepts of integration and intelligence. Resources are available to fill knowledge gaps.

Taught by

  • Milos CvetkovicAssistant professor
  • Gautham RamAssistant Professor
  • Ivo PothofAssociate professor

Delft University of Technology is in Tier 2: excellent universities and the companies that build the technology of our institution ranking (86/100).

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