227-0664-00L  Technology and Policy of Electrical Energy Storage

SemesterSpring Semester 2016
LecturersV. Wood, T. Schmidt
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionEnglish



Courses

NumberTitleHoursLecturers
227-0664-00 GTechnology and Policy of Electrical Energy Storage2 hrs
Wed16:15-18:00NO C 60 »
04.05.16:15-17:00NO C 60 »
11.05.16:15-18:00NO C 6 »
V. Wood, T. Schmidt

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AbstractWith the global emphasis on decreasing CO2 emissions, achieving fossil fuel independence and growing the use of renewables, developing & implementing energy storage solutions for electric mobility & grid stabilization represent a key technology & policy challenge. This course primarily uses lithium ion batteries as a case study to understand the interplay between technology, economics & policy.
ObjectiveThe students will learn of the complexity involved in battery research, design, production, as well as in investment, economics and policy making around batteries. Students from technical disciplines will gain insights into policy, while students from social science backgrounds will gain insights into technology.
ContentWith the global emphasis on decreasing CO2 emissions, achieving fossil fuel independence, and integrating renewables on the electric grid, developing and implementing energy storage solutions for electric mobility and grid stabilization represent a key technology and policy challenge. The class will focus on lithium ion batteries since they are poised to enter a variety of markets where policy decisions will affect their production, adoption, and usage scenarios. The course considers the interplay between technology, economics, and policy.

* intro to energy storage for electric mobility and grid-stabilization
* basics of battery operation, manufacturing, and integration
* hands-on fabrication and testing of a cell
* intro to the role of policy for energy storage innovation & diffusion
* discussion of complexities involved in policy and politics of energy storage
Lecture notesMaterials will be made available on the website.
LiteratureMaterials will be made available on the website.
Prerequisites / NoticeStrong interest in energy and technology policy.

Performance assessment

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Performance assessment as a semester course
ECTS credits4 credits
ExaminersV. Wood, T. Schmidt
Typegraded semester performance
Language of examinationEnglish
RepetitionRepetition only possible after re-enrolling for the course unit.
Additional information on mode of examinationThe grade will be based on a final project with a focus on either a technical or policy question, depending on individual interest. The final project will consist of a paper approximately 6 pages double spaced and successful completion of the lab exercise and lab report.

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