Power Electronics (incl. Laboratory Units)
Certificate Course - Energy Engineering - EE.3.2.I26
| Date | May 31-Jun 2, 2027 |
| Duration | 2.5 days |
| Location | on campus - Karlsruhe |
| Language | English |
| ECTS | upon request |
| Cost | 1,800 € |
Course prerequisites - Basics in electrical engineering, basics of active and passive components (transistors, inductors, capacitors) are helpful.
Technology
Power electronics is based on switching voltages using nearly ideal transistors and integrating them into currents via inductors; capacitors are then used to integrate these currents into other voltages. Frequency converters additionally enable frequency conversion.
Applications
These principles are applied in power electronic systems such as motor drives, renewable energy converters, and industrial power supply systems where efficient control of electrical energy is required.
What you´ll explore
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The application of power electronics is growing very fast.
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Power electronics is a key technology, especially in renewable power generation, energy saving, and e-mobility.
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Power electronics circuits are used to convert electrical energy into different voltages or currents.
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Conversion efficiencies can reach up to 99%, depending on the application.
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The course provides an overview of the principles of power electronics.
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The course covers basic power electronics circuits.
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The course introduces different applications of power electronics.
Your key takeaways
The participants:
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can differentiate between various system topologies of drive trains and fuel cell systems as well as assign it to possible applications
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can name the function of the system components and can relate their influence on the overall design of the fuel cell system
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can illustrate the layout of a PEM fuel cell and alternative fuel cell types and can relate and name the function of the different components
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can design the fuel cell size and geometry with respect to electric power, heat dissipation and mass flow qualitatively and quantitatively
Participants understand and are able to apply:
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switching voltages with transistors
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pulse width modulation (PWM)
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buck and boost converters
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battery charge regulators: series and shunt regulators, MPP-regulators
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single phase and three phase inverters
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photovoltaic Inverters for grid connection and off-grid applications
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solar module integrated DC/DC converters and micro inverters
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utility-scale PV power plants
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power electronics for wind turbines
Taught by recognized experts in Power Electronics
Benefit from the knowledge of leading specialists with extensive experience in research and industry. Their deep expertise guarantees a course of outstanding academic and practical quality.
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Marc Hiller
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Marc Hiller is a professor at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), where he leads research in electrical drive systems and power electronics for e-mobility. His work focuses on the design, control, and optimization of electric machines, inverters, and integrated drive systems. He has extensive experience in industrial and academic development of traction drives for electric and hybrid vehicles and contributes to research on efficient, compact, and reliable propulsion technologies.
Who should attend
This course is particularly beneficial for professionals in the following fields
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Engineers and technical professionals in the energy sector
Electrical engineers, energy engineers, physicists, materials scientists, and professionals in semiconductor or solar technologies who develop, design, size, or optimize photovoltaic systems. -
Planners and project managers for energy systems
Energy consultants, building services engineers (MEP planners), architects (with a focus on building integration), PV project managers, as well as professionals in energy supply companies and grid operator organizations. -
Professionals in energy policy, sustainability, and business
Staff working in ministries, public authorities, international organizations, NGOs, corporate strategy, or investment departments who assess energy scenarios, decarbonization pathways, market mechanisms, and cost developments. -
Researchers and early-career academics
PhD candidates, postdoctoral researchers, and academic staff in the fields of renewable energy, semiconductor physics, materials science, or energy system modeling.
Advance your career with KIT-level expertise
Benefit from the reputation of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) while gaining practical skills, flexible learning opportunities, and a recognized certificate to support your long-term professional growth.
Flexibility
Gain focused expertise in a specific field without committing to a full degree program, allowing you to build relevant knowledge efficiently and integrate learning seamlessly into your professional routine.
Relevance
Benefit from high-quality academic content combined with practical insights, delivered by experienced experts, supporting continuous, lifelong learning while ensuring direct applicability in real-world scenarios.
Advancement
Enhance your professional profile with a recognized certificate, demonstrating your commitment to ongoing development and supporting your career with tangible, verifiable credentials.
About HECTOR School
HECTOR School, the Technology Business School of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), is a leading provider of executive education in technology-driven fields.
For this course, participants who successfully complete the examination can earn a KIT certificate with ECTS credits, which may be credited toward our Executive Master of Science or Advanced Studies Programs, subject to content alignment.