This mini-certificate focuses on the next generation electrolytes for Li-ion and Lithium metal batteries, the solid electrolytes, explaining why the shift to a solid electrolyte is necessary, which types of solid electrolytes exist, how they work and their specific features and benefits.

This mini-certificate explains the need  for a BMS for different battery technologies, highlight several possible configurations and discuss the communication means. More advanced features are introduced related to the state of the battery system and guaranteeing that the latter is optimally used.

This mini-certificate provides a deep yet simple explanation of the operational principles of a rechargeable battery. The certification spotlights the importance and discusses the fundamentals of the ‘electrochemical cell’ which is the heart of any battery system independent of the storage size. A direct link is set forth between the chemical nature of the cell components and the storage properties of interest such as ‘electromotive force’ and gravimetric & volumetric capacities. Specific attention is directed towards lithium-ion batteries by presenting more details about the materials of choice for the anode/cathode together with their synthesis methods.

This certificate discusses the need of power converters for battery applications. It dives into the different types of power converters and explains the underlying principles. The use of power converters is illustrated via a number of applications. The fundamental concept of efficiency is discussed.

This certificate aims to equip organizations with knowledge and skills to evaluate IT risks and typical vulnerabilities in the context of energy systems. Methods to avoid attacks, amongst other things exploiting human factor related risks, are described and learners will get to know approaches for dealing with security /privacy issues when designing energy data systems (Security /Privacy-by-Design). Imparting an overview of the European legal frameworks and a deeper look into country-specific regulation that have to be considered while building smart grid business models.

This certificate introduces the most promising battery storage technologies and how they can affect the future of the transportation and power sectors.

This certification provides a rock-solid overview and understanding of the battery value chain, production processes, and end-of-life scenarios. Specifically, participants will explore the battery raw materials, understand how a Li-ion battery is produced, evaluate how to regain value from end-of-life batteries learning about state-of-the-art scenarios related to batteries end-of-life in particular re-use and recycling.

This certificate extract insights from the energy big data to boost your business and create value added services. Participants learn how to develop and implement data science projects in energy businesses. Participants also evaluate the implications, challenges, and benefits of implementing data science projects in an energy company; apply lessons learned from real-life business cases in which data science was applied to energy big data; and supervise the development and implementation of a data science project to create new value with the available data.

This certificate gives you unparalleled insight into the fundamentals of power systems, from direct to alternating current, active to reactive power, and more. You will explore frequency control, how active demand and storage can support the system, and the future evolution of the electricity grid. And you will emerge with a rock-solid understanding of the key issues at play.

This certificate has been designed as an introduction to the integration and regulation of different energy systems. You will learn how energy vectors – fuels, electricity, and heating – interact and how to find added value at the interfaces between them. You’ll also build insights into the ways in which energy systems connect to other infrastructures, such as data networks, water, and transportation systems. And you will learn about how consumer psychology and society have a role in building a more sustainable, reliable, and cost-effective energy system.