Battery Energy: Fundamentals for a Sustainable, Greener Future
Power the clean energy transition with Deakin University by exploring sustainable battery technologies and energy solutions.
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Battery Energy: Fundamentals for a Sustainable, Greener Future
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Start your journey in sustainable energy engineering
On this primer course from Deakin University, you’ll learn the fundamentals of energy storage systems and the essential role batteries play in the clean energy transition.
In just two weeks, you’ll gain a solid understanding of battery types, chemistries, and materials, all designed to lay the groundwork for your deeper exploration into energy technologies.
Learn the building blocks of battery energy storage
You’ll begin with an introduction to the key concepts in energy storage, such as mechanical vs thermal energy storage devices and the role of various battery types in a greener future.
With a focus on practical applications and industry-specific terminology, you’ll finish the first week with the foundational knowledge to understand energy storage technologies and their significance.
Discover the chemistry behind batteries
By the second week, you’ll explore the chemistry that powers the batteries of tomorrow. From lead-acid to lithium-ion batteries, you’ll gain insight into the materials that make up these technologies, including cathodes, anodes, and electrolytes.
You’ll unpack how chemistry is at the heart of energy storage innovation and sustainability, while also examining how these materials work together to enable battery function.
Continue your learning with Deakin University’s technology experts
With the basics of energy storage systems and batteries under your belt, you’ll be ready to explore more advanced topics.
you’ll be ready to deepen your expertise and explore advanced topics. Whether it’s battery manufacturing or safety, Deakin’s expert-led courses will help you stay ahead in the clean energy transition.
Syllabus
Week 1
Introduction to energy storage systems
Let’s get started
Meet your teaching team and other learners, and find essential information about this course, including valuable tips and links to help you get the most out of your learning.
Energy storage
Learn about energy and its storage, mechanical and thermal energy storage systems and electrochemical cells.
Batteries
Learn about applications and types of batteries and basic electrochemical principles.
Weekly wrap
Explore the glossary of terms, further reading, a summary of the week and a preview of the week ahead.
Week 2
Battery chemistry and materials
Lead-acid and nickel-metal hydride batteries
Learn about lead-acid batteries and nickel-metal hydride batteries.
Lithium-ion batteries
Learn about Li-ion battery chemistry, cathode materials, anode materials, separator materials and electrolytes.
Course wrap
Reflect on the key ideas presented throughout this course and complete a short quiz.
Who is this accredited by?
The CPD Certification Service was established in 1996 and is the leading independent CPD accreditation institution operating across industry sectors to complement the CPD policies of professional and academic bodies.
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Learning on this course
On every step of the course you can meet other learners, share your ideas and join in with active discussions in the comments.
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...
- Identify the role of battery energy storage in the clean energy transition.
- Classify different battery types and their applications.
- Describe the main principles of battery operation.
- Apply appropriate terminology and definitions to describe battery functions and their role in the clean energy transition.
Who is the course for?
This course is designed for anyone looking to upskill in the emerging field of battery technologies.
It’s particularly suited to engineers and technicians working in renewable energy sectors, such as solar energy, who are involved in battery energy storage. But learners from all backgrounds are encouraged to join.
Who will you learn with?
I’m an ARC Industry Fellow, Deakin University, advancing safer, greener, and more affordable energy storage technologies. I’m passionate about educating communities on the benefits of these devices.
I am a PhD candidate at Deakin University and work on electrochemistry and energy storage. My research is focused on the synthesis of advanced electrode materials for sodium-ion batteries.
Who developed the course?
Deakin University
Deakin University is one of Australia’s largest universities with more than 61,000 students and over 15,000 online.
Established
1974Location
Melbourne, AustraliaWorld ranking
Top 280Source: QS World University Rankings 2021
storEnergy
StorEnergy is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of energy storage innovation and expanding Australia’s leadership in sustainable energy solutions.
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