Energy Distribution

Certificate Course - Mobility Systems Engineering - MSE.3.EM5.I26

Date Jun 3, 2027
Duration 1 day
Location On campus - Karlsruhe
Language English
ECTS upon request
Cost 990€
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Discover what this course is all about

Fundamentals

Introduces energy distribution and management fundamentals, market structures, and balancing mechanisms, with challenges from renewables and increasing EV penetration.

Technology

Covers the role of ICT in smart grids: intelligent metering, communication protocols, energy management systems, privacy, and V2G standards.

Applications

Applies demand side management and power aware strategies to integrate EVs, enabling supply oriented demand management and reliable V2G operation.

What you'll explore 

  • Structure of power distribution networks: from generation to consumption

  • Management tasks and challenges in electrical energy networks

  • Balancing zones/groups and roles of primary, secondary, tertiary control

  • Power mix and renewable integration challenges (Energiewende) and EV impacts

  • Market structures (EEX, day‑ahead and intraday trading)

  • ICT in the power system: smart metering, protocols, EMS/OS, privacy considerations

  • Demand‑side management: centralized/decentralized approaches, flexibility

  • Intelligent power management for EVs: charging/discharging, infrastructure, V2G protocols (ISO/IEC 15118, OCPP, OICP), power‑aware routing

Your key takeaways

Participants

  • Understand key properties and requirements of energy distribution and management amid the Energy Transition.
  • Recognize the role of ICT for integrating EVs and renewables into power systems
  • Apply demand‑side management concepts to increase flexibility and reliability.
  • Explain balancing mechanisms and market interactions relevant to operations.
  • Assess V2G requirements, standards, and opportunities for smart charging.

Taught by recognized experts in Energy Distribution

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. Thomas Dengiz

Dr.-Ing. Thomas Dengiz is a postdoctoral researcher at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Institute for Industrial Production (IIP), working in the Energy Demand & Mobility group. His research focuses on optimization algorithms, machine learning applications, smart grids, and demand flexibility. He develops control systems for power-to-heat technologies and contributes to innovative energy transition solutions. He has worked on projects such as AsimutE, FlexKälte, and MODEX-NET, advancing intelligent energy use, grid integration, and real-world energy system optimization.

Who should attend

This course is ideal for:

  • Power system and grid operation engineers working on smart grid integration.
  • E‑mobility and charging infrastructure professionals focusing on V2G and ICT.
  • Energy market and operations analysts assessing flexibility and balancing.
  • Researchers and early‑career engineers in power systems and smart mobility.

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.