Energy Systems Integration: An Introduction

Learn how sustainable energy systems interact and solve big energy challenges

With the rising cost of energy and the threat of climate change on energy security, the world is facing critical energy challenges. On this course, you will explore sustainable energy solutions, and build skills to develop, plan and operate an integrated sustainable energy system.

You will learn how energy systems interact and how to relate your energy expertise to the wider framework of energy transition. You’ll look at the integration and regulation of energy systems as well as the impact of electromobility, the future of electric power systems, and the psychology of consumer behaviour.

This course is for anyone with an interest in sustainable development and a basic understanding of how energy markets work. This course will also benefit professionals working in the energy sector.

• Energy systems integration and main characteristics - Part 1
• Welcome to the course!
• Activity 1. What is energy systems integration?
• Activity 2. Coupling across energy vectors
• What did you learn?
• Energy systems integration and main characteristics - Part 2
• Welcome to week 2
• Activity 3. Coupling across geographical scales
• Activity 4. Coupling of regulation and control mechanisms
• What did you learn?
• Energy systems integration and main characteristics - Part 3
• Welcome to week 3
• Activity 5. Coupling of other infrastructures
• Activity 6. The integrated energy system: bringing it all together
• What did you learn?
• Energy systems integration and main characteristics - Case studies
• Welcome to week 4
• Case study 1. GE and energy systems integration
• Case study 2. Renewables integration and support services
• What did you learn?