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

SemesterSpring Semester 2019
LecturersV. Wood, T. Schmidt
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionEnglish



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NumberTitleHoursLecturers
227-0664-00 GTechnology and Policy of Electrical Energy Storage2 hrs
Wed16:15-18:00NO C 60 »
15.05.16:15-18:00ML H 37.1 »
16:15-18:00NO C 6 »
29.05.16:15-17:00NO C 60 »
05.06.13:15-17:00HG E 26.3 »
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 uses lithium ion batteries as a case study to understand the interplay between technology, economics, and policy.
Learning 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
* 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 credits3 credits
ExaminersV. Wood, T. Schmidt
Typeend-of-semester examination
Language of examinationEnglish
RepetitionThe performance assessment is only offered at the end after the course unit. Repetition only possible after re-enrolling.
Additional information on mode of examinationThe grade will be based on a 90 minute exam held during the last class of the semester.
Exam on computer
Digital examThe exam takes place on devices provided by ETH Zurich.

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