learning outcomes of the module/competencies
After completing this module students

• are able to argue why a transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources is necessary and explain the challenges of energy transition
• can describe different renewable energy sources, their advantages and disadvantages in respect to different usage scenarios
• can explain the importance of energy storage and storage technologies and are familiar with the relevant physical principles and characteristics to compare different systems
• are able to describe energy distribution networks and the challenges connected to the energy transition

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This module comprises:

• Introduction & historical background: The evolution of energy systems, from the use of wood and coal to oil and natural gas, and the current shift towards renewable sources due to climate change, air pollution, and finite resources of fossil fuels
• Energy sources: An overview of the different types of renewable energy sources, including solar, wind, hydropower, geothermal, and bioenergy, as well as their advantages and disadvantages
• Energy storage: The importance of energy storage technologies in the transition to renewable energy, including batteries, pumped hydro storage, and thermal energy storage
• Energy distribution: The importance of energy distribution in the energy transition, including the challenges and opportunities of managing a more decentralized energy system
• Challenges and opportunities: A discussion of the challenges and opportunities associated with energy transition, including political and economic factors, the need for grid modernization, technological innovation, and community engagement
• Case studies: Examples of successful energy transition projects around the world, and the use of microgrids and off-grid systems in developing countries

Vahidinasab V., Mohammadi-Ivatloo B.: Energy Systems Transition: Digitalization, Decarbonization, Decentralization and Democratization. 1st edition. Springer. 2023
Cassoret B.: Energy Transition. 2. Edition. CRC Press. 2021

Lecture, group work

Integrated module examination
Final examination character:
Presentation of group work, exam