Smart Grids and Emerging Technologies

Certificate Course - Energy Engineering - EE_MSc.4.4.I2

Date Jul 16-21, 2027
Duration 4 days
Location on campus - Karlsruhe
Language English
ECTS upon request
Costs 2,400 €
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Course prerequisites - Some knowledge of electrical power systems and of some fundamentals of information and communication technology is helpful. Participation in course Components of Power System and Transmission and Distribution is desirable, but not a prerequisite.

Discover what this course is all about

Fundamentals

Introduces smart grid principles, energy transition basics, and integration of renewable energy with distributed generation and storage.

Technology

Covers smart grid technologies including digital communication, automation, AI, IoT, energy storage, and e-mobility.

Applications

Examines real-world impacts on efficiency, reliability, resilience, policy, sustainability, and possible field trips.

What you´ll explore

SMART GRIDS: The course will give an overview of current and anticipated future approaches to the distribution and management of electrical energy and on the particular aspects of integrating the batteries of an increasing number of electrical vehicles into the power system.

  • The following topics will be covered (tentative)

  • Fundamentals of Smart Grids and Information & Communication Technology (ICT) in Energy Systems

  • Framework: Smart Grid Architecture Model (SGAM)

  • Energy System Services: System Control, Grid Automation, Ancillary Services and Energy Flexibility

  • Energy Transition: Electricity, Mobility & Heat Transition

  • Electricity Markets and Energy Tariffs

  • Distributed Energy Generation & Storage

  • Smart Metering, Communication Infrastructure and IT Security

  • Energy Management in Smart Homes & Smart Buildings

  • Demand Response (DR) and Demand Side Management (DSM)

  • Impact of E-Mobility on Smart Grids

EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES:

  • Fundamentals of Innovation, Emerging Technologies and Hype Cycles

  • Concepts, Hypotheses and Visions: Energy Ladder, All Electric Society, Hydrogen Ladder

  • Impact of Transformation on Companies

  • Example: Electric Mobility – Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEV)

  • Example: High-voltage Battery Technology – Battery Cells & Manufacturing

  • Example: Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Smart Grids

 

 

Your key takeaways

The course enables participants to deepen their knowledge and skills in the following areas:

  • Fundamentals of smart grids and innovation, emerging technologies & hypes in energy technology.

  • Challenges & opportunities of integrating renewable energy sources into smart grids.

  • Role of digital information & communication technologies (ICT) in energy systems.

  • Emerging technologies shaping the energy sector.


By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Apply critical thinking to practical examples of smart grid and emerging technology adoption across different regions.

  • Reflect on how innovations contribute to sustainability, resilience, and the transition toward a low-carbon future.

  • Develop a forward-looking perspective on technological innovation and evaluate societal, environmental, and policy dimensions.

 

 

Taught by recognized experts in Smart Grids and Emerging Technologies

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

Dr.-Ing. Ingo Mauser

Dr.-Ing. Ingo Mauser is a lecturer at the HECTOR School of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), contributing to executive-level engineering education in energy and power systems. His work is closely linked to research and teaching in modern energy infrastructure, focusing on technical foundations of electric power networks, system operation, and related engineering methodologies within the context of industrial and academic collaboration.

Dr.-Ing. Marc Eller

Dr.-Ing. Marc Eller is Professor for Power Electronics at the and Program Director of the Energy Engineering and Management program at the HECTOR School. He studied electrical engineering at TU Darmstadt, earned his doctorate at the University of the Federal Armed Forces Munich, and previously led converter development at Siemens AG. His research focuses on power electronics, electrical grids, energy storage integration, and future energy systems.

 

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.