Smart Energy
Component code / course code: IM-19.1
Semester: winter / summer
ECTS credits: 5
Lecture hours per week (SWS): 4
Lecturer: Prof. Grandel
Language: German / English
Prerequisites:
General mathematical, physical and economic basic knowledge. Furthermore, it is expected to have understood and to be able to correctly apply the energy management knowledge from "Fundamentals of Energy Management and Climate Protection" (Module EK-18) and "Energy Conversion Technologies" (Module EK-19).
Qualification objectives:
The further expansion of renewable energies and the electrification of the electricity and heat sectors (= sector coupling) requires the digital networking of all actors. After completing the event, the participants know the scope of the collective term "smart energy" as a synonym for the digitalisation of the energy transition. They understand the technical, (energy) economic and regulatory concepts and interrelationships of "Smart Metering", "Smart Grids", "Smart Mobility" and "Smart Home". The students have gained a deep understanding of the challenges of integrating a high share of renewable energy into the electricity grid, as well as the challenges and opportunities of sector coupling. They understand the benefits of digitising the energy system to meet these challenges. Furthermore, the importance of storage and the flexibilisation of consumption (demand side management) and generation at local level is demonstrated. The students recognise the connection between technical functions, regulatory framework conditions and economic opportunities. For example, the costbenefit aspect is analysed using the example of the smart meter rollout. The students are sensitised to the development of energy companies towards service providers and gain insight into potential business models in the field of smart energy,
such as the operation of virtual power plants and storage facilities. They are familiar with current technological developments and pilot projects and can follow and help shape the discussion on the digitalisation of the energy sector. The aim is to enable students to evaluate new technologies and "megatrends" in a well-founded manner and to be able to work out solutions to possible problems independently.
Course contents:
- Climate-neutral power generation and sector coupling as drivers for smart energy (= digitalisation of the energy transition)
- "Act on the Digitisation of the Energy Transition": Technical and regulatory aspects
- Smart metering: functionality, cost-benefit, roll-out strategies and business models
- Smart Grid: Technologies for intelligent grid expansion and optimised use of flexibilities Smart Mobility: Functionality and value chain and business models for smart charging infrastructure
- Smart home and storage: energy management systems and self-consumption optimisation
- Virtual Power Plants (VPP) and Demand Side Management: Functionality, Marketing Options and Future Development of Regional Flexibility and Energy Markets
- Standardisation and IT security aspects in the smart energy environment
Teaching format (e.g. online/in person lecture/Seminar/Lab etc.): Seminar-based teaching, discussion, group work and student presentations
Examination type: stdeunt research project
