Introduction to batteries in the power grid

Introduction to Sustainablebatteries Developmentin the power grid

Power grids are evolving, and more intermittent and decentralized renewable energy sources are continuously being integrated. At the same time there is an increased demand for electricity due to societies’ electrification of transportation, heating, and industry. These factors place stress on an often-aging power infrastructure and increase the needs for flexible, stable, and reliable grid solutions. In this landscape, battery energy storage systems (BESS) are becoming essential. More than just backup, batteries are active, intelligent grid assets to ensure grid stability, reliability, and flexibility. BESS can balance the supply and demand while also supporting the energy transition.

Here we will study the fundamentals required to investigate how batteries interact with the grid. This course packageassumes active, self-driven investigations and aims to offer you will get a basicflexible introductionpathway to build knowledge and insight. By the conceptend of sustainablethis development.course, Amongyou’ll otherhave things,trained in skills needed to reason through decisions involving BESS providing services in the threepower pillars of sustainability (economic, social and ecological sustainability), planetary boundaries and resource management are discussed. You will also learn about key competences for sustainability such as systems thinking and values thinking, and get an overview of the basic mechanisms of Earth’s climate and climate change.grid.

Teacher: Jon-Erik Dahlin