Energy Systems Integration: An Introduction

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• Week 1

  From 25 May 2020

  Energy systems integration and main characteristics - Part 1

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  • Welcome to the course!

    “If a problem can’t be solved, enlarge it.” - Dwight Eisenhower.

  • Activity 1. What is energy systems integration?

    The process of coordinating the coupling within the energy system.

  • Activity 2. Coupling across energy vectors

    By transforming energy from one vector to another - electricity, heat, fuels - one can maximise the functional value of primary energy resources.

  • What did you learn?

    Test your knowledge and share your thoughts!

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• Week 2

  From 1 Jun 2020

  Energy systems integration and main characteristics - Part 2

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  • Welcome to week 2

    Let's kick-off this week's learning journey by reading the objectives and sharing opinions in the poll

  • Activity 3. Coupling across geographical scales

    Electricity, heat, and various types of fuels operate at different geographical scales, depending on their ability to travel long distances, and their ability to be stored in large amounts.

  • Activity 4. Coupling of regulation and control mechanisms

    Uncoordinated regulatory frameworks may lead to public opposition, a less reliable system, or interfering sustainability targets.

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• Week 3

  From 8 Jun 2020

  Energy systems integration and main characteristics - Part 3

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  • Welcome to week 3

    Let's go through this week's learning objectives and connect through a poll.

  • Activity 5. Coupling of other infrastructures

    Energy vectors - electricity, heat, fuels - interact bidirectionally with water systems, transportation, and data and communication networks.

  • Activity 6. The integrated energy system: bringing it all together

    Energy systems integration is about finding the right compromise between all competing aspects of different stakeholders within the energy system, including ourselves as consumers

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• Week 4

  From 15 Jun 2020

  Energy systems integration and main characteristics - Case studies

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  • Welcome to week 4

    Let's go through this final week's learning objectives.

  • Case study 1. GE and energy systems integration

    The coordination between gas networks and the electricity grid is key to integrate renewables

  • Case study 2. Renewables integration and support services

    Learn about the enablers and challenges of integrating renewable energy resources into the electric grid.

  • What did you learn?

    The final test! One last time, you can test your knowledge and share your thoughts. We will share our suggestions to continue your learning journey!

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