Flexible Energy Technology
Short or summer course
The transition from traditional power generation to renewable energy sources requires an increase in the operational flexibility of the network. Renewable energy sources, such as wind or photovoltaic are either cyclical, or they have a fluctuating power level. In order to guarantee a sufficient and reliable electricity supply, this supply needs to be matched to the demand at all time. Energy sources are changing from large centralized sources to local integrated sources with, or without, storage facilities. As a result, the requirements with respect to the operational flexibility of all components in the grid become more demanding. Therefore, new energy network concepts with respect to transmission (AC or DC), conversion and storage need to be further developed.
The minor focusses on generation, transport, distribution and the control of electrical networks for modern grids. Both low voltage and high voltage grids are studied. Everything is approached from the perspective of an electrical engineer.
Only students with an electrical engineering background can apply.
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Duration
5 months
ECTS credits
ECTS
The European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) is a student-centred system based on the student workload required to achieve the objectives of a programme of study. Its aim is to facilitate the recognition of study periods undertaken by mobile students through the transfer of credits. The ECTS is based on the principle that 60 credits are equivalent to the workload of full-time student during one academic year.
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Tuition fee 2023/2024
EU/EEA
The EU/EEA rate is the regular fee for students from within the EU/EEA.
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Admission
Application requirements
Non-hanze (international) students: have a background in engineering and at least have finished courses with the following topics:
- Theory of electrical networks, AC and DC
- Basic theory of electrical machines and transformers
- Basics of electronics
Exchange students need to have a good level of English, comparable to IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 550 or CEFRL B2.
Certificate students need to give proof of English proficiency: IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 550.
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Contact
Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen
Main addressZernikeplein 7
9747 AS Groningen
050 - 5955555
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