Batteries

Certificate Course - Energy Engineering - EE.3.3.I26

Date Jun 7-8, 2027
Duration 2 days
Location on campus - Karlsruhe
Language English
ECTS upon request
Costs 1,550 €
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Prerequisites - Helpful knowledge: Basics of electrochemistry and materials science. Basics of thermodynamics (no formal prerequisites).

Discover what this course is all about

Fundamentals

The participant will become familiar with the basic concepts of electrochemical energy storage. The basic principles of electrochemistry will be repeated and applied with respect to electrochemical energy storage.

Technology

The design of efficiently working batteries is addressed. Different concepts for storage systems are compared with a focus on material requirements. The specific characteristics of various battery concepts are discussed, including their strengths and weaknesses.

Applications

The different battery concepts are evaluated in light of specific requirements for mobile and stationary applications.

What you´ll explore

  • The basic principles of electrochemistry will be repeated and applied with respect to electrochemical energy storage.

  • Different concepts for storage systems are compared with a focus on material requirements.

  • The specific characteristics of different battery systems are discussed.

  • The strengths and weaknesses of different battery concepts are compared with respect to requirements for mobile and stationary applications.

  • The following battery systems will be considered:

    • Pb-based acid batteries

    • NiCd and NiMH alkaline batteries

    • Lithium-ion batteries

Your key takeways

Participants:

  • gain an overview of the basic characteristics, manner of functioning and stage of development from batteries and fuel cells to energy storage or energy conversion.

  • gain knowledge into electrochemical storage media, method of operating and characterization of the method, comparison of various concepts for secondary batteries, development and structure of various battery types, alteration and weariness of batteries.

Taught by recognized experts in batteries

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. Helmut Ehrenberg

Prof. Dr. Helmut Ehrenberg is a materials scientist at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and head of the Institute for Applied Materials – Energy Storage Systems (IAM-ESS). His research focuses on solid-state chemistry and electrochemical energy storage, especially lithium-ion and solid-state batteries. He studied chemistry, earned his PhD in solid-state chemistry, and has held leading roles in large-scale battery research projects bridging fundamental materials science and applied energy storage technologies.

Who should attend

This course is particularly beneficial for professionals in the following fields

  • 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.

 

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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.