COURSE DESCRIPTION
Batteries are key for electrifying transportation. They store the energy which is used to power the electric vehicles. This technology shift from internal combustion engines offers several advantages: reduced CO2 emissions, increased efficiency, lower operating costs, less noise. While electric vehicles have made significant advancement during the last decade, challenges remain regarding performance, ageing, safety, cost and sustainability. Moreover, the battery integration to the grid provides a new technology area where large gains can be made in terms of balancing power and use of back-up storage. R&D work in these fields are taking large steps forward at present, both in academia and in industry.
This course provides an introductory overview of batteries and their applications in electrification. Participants will gain a fundamental understanding of battery chemistry, performance metrics, and various types of batteries commonly used in today's technologies. The course will also explore the role of batteries in the transition to a sustainable energy future, including their applications in electric vehicles, renewable energy storage, and their role in grid stabilization.
The course is given Spring 2025.
Module I: Energy storage
Module II: Vehicle-Grid Interaction
The course is organized in two modules: Energy storage and Vehicle-Grid Interaction. Within each module, digital lectures will be offered, with possibility of interaction between lecturer and students, and among students. The students will respond to short quizzes to evaluate their understanding of the lectures.
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
This course is primarily designed for industry professionals who target to be involved in the development, manufacturing, or deployment of battery technologies, electric vehicles and power systems. The course is suitable for people with a background from science and technology education, and seeking to specialize in energy storage and electric vehicles. It also targets researchers working in the field of electromobility. Finally, policymakers and regulators interested in understanding the technical and economic aspects of energy storage and electric vehicle integration are also invited to participate. This is an introductory course, and it will show a path for life-long learning to build more in-depth knowledge in each concept introduced in this course.
FÖR VEM Vindkraftskurs.se riktar sig till handläggare i kommuner och länsstyrelser samt till alla som vill lära mer om vindkraft. VAD OCH VARFÖR Syftet med kursen är att öka kunskapen om vindkraft och specifikt om frågeställningar som är aktuella vid tillståndsärenden. NÄR OCH HUR Du väljer själv när samt i vilken takt du vill genomföra momenten. Samtliga delar av kursen är avgiftsfria. Vindkraftskurs.se är uppbyggd av fyra moduler: 1. Vindkraftens förutsättningar 2. Miljöpåverkan 3. Prövning och tillsyn 4. Idébank & lokal nytta Inne i modulerna finns både sökfunktion och kursöversikt, så att du lätt kan orientera dig genom kursens innehåll. Att gå igenom hela kursen tar ca 3–5 dagar beroende på hur intensivt/extensivt du läser. Du kan även välja att läsa delar av kursen.
Society is transitioning from oil dependency to metal dependency as we are turning to fossil-free alternatives in the energy and transport sectors. Today, many more metals in the periodic table are used in our daily lives compared to only a few decades ago and many metals that previously had marginal applications are today central to achieving the climate goals. But where do these metals come from and how are they linked to geology?In this course, you will explore the basics of geology and understand how geology controls where critical metals are in the earth’s crust. You will gain insight into what it takes to mine an ore body and broaden your perspective on what risks and challenges we are facing when it comes to the raw material supply that drives the fossil-free energy transition. This course covers the role of ore geology in the transition to fossil-free energy and transport systems, which means that we are moving from oil dependency to metal dependency. Geological processes throughout the earth’s history are responsible for the current distribution of ore deposits. By understanding how these ore forming processes work, we can better explain why certain metals occur in extractable amounts in one place while being almost absent in another. To meet the global demand of metals needed in, for example, solar panels, wind turbines, and batteries, a thorough understanding of how geological processes work is fundamental. In this course, you will be introduced to the fantastic world of the subsurface that made all the technology you take for granted possible. You will explore: What critical metals are, where they are produced today, and what risks and challenges are involved in the supply of raw materials that drives the fossil-free energy transition. Basic geology – minerals, rock types, geological structures and why they matter. What an ore is and the natural processes that accumulate metals in the earth’s crust. This course is designed for people that would like to gain knowledge about the role of geology in the transition to fossil-free energy systems. The course is for those who want to know more about what critical metals are, how an ore is formed, and about risks and challenges coupled to the supply of raw materials that drive the energy transition. This may include politicians and other authorities, teachers and students in elementary and high school that want to know more about subjects critical to the energy transition. It may also include university students within the social sciences, and many more. The course will also be useful for anyone who is employed and wishes to upskill within the area of societal challenges coupled to the supply of raw materials and the need for metals in modern society. The course will be given in english.
Hydrogen is a clean fuel, a versatile energy carrier, and seems to be the answer to the climate change challenge. Why is everyone talking about it, and how is it going to replace traditional fuels? This modularized course provides a comprehensive overview on hydrogen as an energy carrier, with focus on fuel cell as hydrogen conversion technology. Hydrogen production and storage and their role in decarbonization will be covered. Different fuel cell technologies will be analyzed and discussed to present benefits and challenges in the use of hydrogen for power production, urban mobility, aviation, transportation, residential sector and much more. The learners will be able to combine the available modules to create their personalized education based on their needs and get insights on where and when hydrogen can play a role in a carbon-free society.
Utforska teknikerna bakom den gröna omställningen och lär dig om förnybar energi, energiomvandling och kritiska råmaterial för att kunna värdera energiteknologier och deras miljöpåverkan. Det här är för dig som vill förstå tekniker inom den gröna omställningen. Du lär dig om förnybar energi, energiomvandling och de kritiska råmaterial som driver utvecklingen. Efter kursen kan du beskriva och värdera energiteknologier och deras miljöpåverkan. Kursen går igenom olika energiteknologier inom den gröna omställningen, med fokus på tekniker som kopplar till förnybar energi och de processer som rör energiomvandling. Kursen utgår från ett materialperspektiv och syftar till att ge dig en förståelse för tillämpningar som energiomvandling i bränsleceller och batterier, vätgasproduktion genom elektrolys, artificiell fotosyntes, omvandling av solenergi till värme eller elektrisk energi i solfångare och solceller.Kursen ger också en överblick till andra förnybara energisystem såsom vindkraft, biomassa och vattenkraft, och hur dessa kan samverka i ett systemperspektiv i ett hållbart samhälle. Kritiska råmaterial är viktiga för den gröna omställningen, men de kan vara svåra att få tag på eller farliga för människor och miljö vid utvinning eller användning. Kursen tar upp problematiken kring dessa material och belyser sätt att minska beroendet genom alternativ eller effektivare användning. Kursens upplägg Kursen kan läsas både som MOOC-kurs och poänggivande kurs. MOOC-kursen är öppen att söka för alla oavsett bakgrund eller yrkeskategori och kräver inga förkunskaper. MOOC-kursen är en fortbildningskurs och ger inga högskolepoäng. Anmälan till MOOC-kursen görs genom att skicka ett mejl med ditt namn till mooc.fysik@umu.se. För de som är intresserade finns möjlighet att läsa kursen som en poänggivande kurs (3 högskolepoäng) och då gör man en avslutande tentamen. Anmälan till den poänggivande kursen görs genom att klicka på ”Apply here” nedan. Ingen kurslitteratur krävs, men hänvisning till material på webben eller artiklar kan förekomma. Kursen består av 10 föreläsningar (7 är förinspelade och 3 ges ”live”) på vardera 2 x 45 minuter, följt av diskussioner: Introduktion till den gröna samhällsomställningen Energi och energiomvandlingar Vindkraft Solceller och solvärme Batterier Vätgas - elektrolysörer och bränsleceller Det framtida energisystemets utformning Kritiska råvaror PFAS och miljöaspekter kring den gröna omställningen Resursanvändning, återvinning och återbruk Mål med kursen Efter avklarad kurs kan du: Förstå grundläggande begrepp kring den gröna omställningen, såsom land- och havsbaserad vindkraft, solceller, solvärme, vätgas, elektrolysörer, bränsleceller, Li-jon batterier, kritiska råmaterial och PFAS. Förstå grundläggande begrepp inom energi och energiomvandling såsom energi, effekt, energidensitet och verkningsgrad. Översiktligt beskriva processer som rör bränsleceller, batterier, solfångare, solceller och elektrolysörer.Förstå effektiviteten för olika processer vad gäller omvandling från en energiform till en annan, såsom värme till mekanisk energi, solljus till kemisk energi och kemisk energi till elektrisk energi. Beskriva materialspecifika egenskaper som är viktiga för funktionen för tillämpningar inom olika förnybara energisystem. Förklara grundläggande begrepp såsom global uppvärmning, energibalans och miljömässig hållbarhetFörstå grundläggande begrepp såsom kritiska råmaterial och vilka metoder och strategier som finns för att minska samhällets behov av dessa. Målgrupp Kursen riktar sig till dig som vill få en bättre förståelse kring de tekniker som diskuteras flitigt i samband med den gröna omställningen. Kursen passar både studenter på eftergymnasial nivå och yrkesverksamma så som till exempel politiker, journalister, ingenjörer och lärare. Anmälan För anmälan till MOOC-kursen skickar du ett mejl med ditt namn till mooc.fysik@umu.se. Då kommer du att få tillgång till kursmaterialet på lärplattformen Canvas (från och med 10 mars 2025). För anmälan till den poänggivande kursen klickar du på ”Apply here” nedan.
Opens in May 2025. The Swedish version of the course, namely ”Varför välja trä vid nästa byggprojekt?” is already open. For more iformation contact course coordinator dimitris.athanassiadis@slu.seCourse DescriptionDifferent types of biomaterials (e.g., wood) are crucial in the challenge of decarbonizing the built environment and reducing the carbon footprint of buildings and infrastructure by replacing materials like steel and cement, which have high carbon dioxide emissions. At the same time, we must not forget that it is important to preserve biodiversity and the social values of our forests. The 13 modules of the course cover many forestry related subjects, including harvesting methods, biodiversity, forest management, logistics, the role of forests in the climate transition, carbon storage, environmental benefits of multi-story buildings with wood, and more. The goal is that participants will gain a shared understanding of Swedish forestry so that they can make well-informed decisions about material choices for their next construction project. Course PeriodThe course will be active for 3 years. Content Forest history: The utilization of forests in Sweden throughout the past years Forestry methods and forest management Forest regeneration Wood properties Forest mensuration Forest tree breeding The forest's carbon balance Business models and market development: Focus on wood high rises Nature conservation and biodiversity in the forest Course StructureThe course is fully digital with pre-recorded lectures. You can participate in the course at your own pace. Modules conclude with quizzes where you can test how much you have learned. You will learn aboutUpon completion of the course, you will have learned more about various forest-related concepts, acquired knowledge of forest utilization in Sweden throughout the past years, increased your understanding of forest management and how different management methods affect biodiversity in the forest, and learned about the forestry cycle—from regeneration to final harvesting, etc. Who is this course for?This course is designed for professionals such as architects, municipal employees working with urban planning and construction, individuals in the construction and civil engineering sector, and those in other related fields. This is an introductory course and will contribute to upskilling of the entire construction sector, thereby increasing the industry's international competitiveness while also providing important prerequisites for the development of future sustainable, beautiful, and inclusive cities. Since the course is open to everyone, we hope that more groups, such as students, doctoral candidates, forest owners, and others with an interest in forestry, will take the course and engage with inspiring lectures where scientific knowledge primarily produced within SLU (Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences) is presented.
Batteries and battery technology are vital for achieving sustainable transportation and climate-neutral goals. As concerns over retired batteries are growing and companies in the battery or electric vehicle ecosystem need appropriate business strategies and framework to work with.This course aims to help participants with a deep understanding of battery circularity within the context of circular business models. You will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to design and implement circular business models and strategies in the battery and electric vehicle industry, considering both individual company specific and ecosystem-wide perspectives. You will also gain the ability to navigate the complexities of transitioning towards circularity and green transition in the industry.The course includes a project work to develop a digitally enabled circular business model based on real-world problems. Course content Battery second life and circularity Barriers and enablers of battery circularity Circular business models Ecosystem management Pathways for circular transformation Design principles for battery circularity Role of advanced digital technologies Learning outcomes After completing the course, you will be able to: Describe the concept of battery circularity and its importance in achieving sustainability goals. Examine and explain the characteristics and differences of different types of circular business models and required collaboration forms in the battery- and electric vehicle- industry. Analyze key factors that are influencing design and implement circular business models based on specific individual company and its ecosystem contexts. Analyze key stakeholders and develop ecosystem management strategies for designing and implementing circular business models. Explain the role of digitalization, design, and policies to design and implement circular business models. Plan and design a digitally enabled circular business model that is suitable for a given battery circularity problem. Examples of professional roles that will benefit from this course are sustainability managers, battery technology engineers, business development managers, circular developers, product developers, environmental engineers, material engineers, supply chain engineers or managers, battery specialists, circular economy specialists, etc. This course is given by Mälardalen university in cooperation with Luleå University of Technology. Scheduled online seminars April 11 2025 at 8:30 - 10:30 (course start) June 17th 2025 at 9:00 - 12:00 (project presentations and course ending) Study effort: 80 hours