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| Detailed information |
| Original study plan |
Master's programme Digital Energy Solutions 2026W |
| Learning Outcomes |
Competences |
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate understanding of the fundamentals of power transmission and distribution in current and future energy systems.
- Analyze the integration and operation of variable renewable generation, flexible generation units, storage systems, and demand-side facilities within transmission and distribution networks.
- Explain and evaluate the technologies used in modern power transmission and distribution, including their advantages, limitations, and application contexts.
- Apply knowledge of transmission and distribution technologies to the planning and operation of reliable and efficient power systems.
- Assess challenges and solutions related to system stability, flexibility, and security of supply in evolving power grids.
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| Skills |
Knowledge |
- System Analysis Skills: Ability to analyze power flows in transmission and distribution networks (k4)
- System Integration Skills: Capability to assess the impact of variable renewable generation, storage, and flexible demand on grid operation (k5)
- Technology Evaluation Skills: Skill to compare and evaluate different transmission and distribution technologies (e.g., HVAC vs. HVDC, overhead vs. underground lines, smart grid technologies) (k5)
- Operational Skills: Ability to apply operational strategies for balancing, congestion management, and ensuring system reliability (k3, k6)
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- Fundamentals of Energy Transport in Smart Grids: Physical principles of power flow, network topology, and smart grid functionalities.
- Electrical Storage Systems: Types, characteristics, and operational principles of batteries, supercapacitors, and other storage technologies.
- Microgrids and Hybrid Energy Systems: Design and operation of islanded microgrids; integration of hybrid systems such as diesel + PV/wind.
- Grid Connection of Decentralized Generation: Standards, regulations, and technical requirements for connecting distributed generation to transmission and distribution networks.
- Energy Balancing and System Operation: Methods for load balancing, demand response, and management of variable renewable generation in transmission and distribution systems.
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| Criteria for evaluation |
Final exam (schriftlich)
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| Methods |
Lecture, discussion, course material, exercise examples
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| Language |
English |
| Study material |
Slides, lecture notes
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| Changing subject? |
No |
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