Selected Topics of Electrical Engineering

• Complex numbers, Calculating integrals
• Oscilloscope (oscilloscope measurements)
• Direct and alternating current (DC/AC)
• Control units
• Theory and practice

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Nov 9 - 13, 2026

5 days

English

2,550 €

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Prof. Dr.-Ing. Reiner Kriesten

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Nuclear Fusion

• Understand the physical and technological
  foundations of nuclear fusion
• Evaluate key parameters and system interfaces in fusion reactors
• Assess existing technical concepts and current R&D challenges
• Apply knowledge directly through hands-on exercises and lab visits

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Nov 10 - 12, 2026

3 days

English

2,450 €

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Dr. Sara Perez Martin; Dr. Robin Größle; Dr. Francisco Hernández-González, Dr.-Ing. Thomas Giegerich

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Renewables

• Photovoltaics
• Wind and Water Power
• Solar and Geothermal Power

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Nov 16 - 27, 2026

10 days

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3,950 €

6

Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Ulrich Lemmer; Prof. Dr.-Ing. Michael Powalla; Prof. Dr. Thomas Kohl; Prof. Dr. Ron Dagan; Dr. Alexander Jung; Norbert Lewald

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Photovoltaics

• Explore the role of photovoltaics (PV) in energy scenarios and their specific characteristics
• Understand solar cell principles and apply the physics to real-world solar cell concepts
• Learn about solar module technologies, production aspects, system components, and applications of existing solar generators

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Nov 16 - 17, 2026

2 days

English

1,550 €

upon request

Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Uli Lemmer; Prof. Dr.-Ing. Michael Powalla

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Wind Power 

• Understand the development, current status, and future trends of wind energy in global energy systems
• Learn the aerodynamic, mechanical, and electrical principles underlying wind turbine operation and energy conversion
• Explore wind farm technologies, control strategies, grid integration, power electronics, energy storage systems, and project evaluation methods using HOMER software

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Nov 18 and 25, 2026

2 days

English

1,550 €

upon request

Norbert Lewald

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Solar Power

• Understand key parameters of thermal solar energy, including capabilities and limitations
• Learn essential physical laws, parameter relationships, and scaling principles
• Apply physical understanding to technical solutions, including material choice, component fabrication, and system assembly
• Analyze system options in terms of performance and economics

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Nov 19 - 20, 2026

2 days

English

1,550 €

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Prof. Dr. Ron Dagan

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Water Power

• Understand the role of hydropower in global electricity production and future trends
• Learn the functionality, operation, and physical principles of hydropower units, including energy conversion and phenomena like cavitation
• Explore ocean energy technologies and monitoring and maintenance practices for hydropower machines

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Nov 23 - 24, 2026

2 days

English

1,550 €

upon request

Dr. Alexander Jung

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Geothermal Power

• Grasp the basic concepts of geothermal energy
• Understand processes from nanoscale phenomena to sustainable energy use

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Nov 26 - 27, 2026

2 days

English

1,550 €

upon request

Prof. Dr. Thomas Kohl

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Energy Conversion

• Interdisciplinary overview of energy conversion, storage, and utilization
• Thermodynamics and electrochemical engineering with real-world applications
• Skills to analyze and design sustainable energy systems

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Feb 22 - Mar 5, 2027

10 days

English

3,950 €

6

Dr. Frieder Scheiba; Prof. Dr. Thomas Jordan; Dr.-Ing. Jan Haußmann; Prof. Dr. Frank. Schilling; Prof. Dr. Daniel Banuti

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Fuel Cells

• Understand fuel cell applications across industries and energy systems, and compare their efficiency, environmental impact, and performance with combustion engines and batteries
• Learn the fundamentals of electrochemical energy conversion, including loss processes that affect efficiency
• Explore the working principles, types, advantages, and applications of electrolyzers and fuel cells (AFC, PEMFC, MCFC, SOFC, PEMEC, SOEC, AEC)

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Feb 22, 2027

1 day

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990 €

upon request

Dr. Frieder Scheiba

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Energy Carrier Hydrogen: Basic Aspects including Safety and Special Applications

• Understand hydrogen as an energy carrier across the full value chain: production, storage, transport, and use
• Learn about non-conventional production and usage technologies as alternatives to electrochemical processes
• Gain knowledge of hydrogen safety, risk assessment, and safety management across the value chain

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Feb 23 - 24, 2027

2 days

English

1,550 €

upon request

Prof. Dr. Thomas Jordan

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Design of Fuel Cell Systems

• Understand the design of fuel cell systems for specific applications
• Learn how material properties influence component design and overall drive system architecture
• Explore control and operating strategies to maximize efficiency, power, and lifetime of electrochemical converters

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Feb 25 - 26, 2027

2 days

English

1,550 €

upon request

Dr.-Ing. Jan Haußmann

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Carbon Capture and Storage

• Understand the concepts of underground gas storage, with emphasis on carbon capture and storage (CCS)
• Explore processes from the nanoscale to their impact on climate change

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Mar 1 - 2, 2027

2 days

English

1,550 €

upon request

Prof. Dr. Frank. Schilling

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Sector Coupling 

• Integrated energy systems fundamentals
• Sector coupling across industries
• Digitalization and data-driven optimization
• Resilient energy system design and modeling

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Mar 3 - 5, 2027

3 days

English

2,050 €

upon request

Prof. Dr. Daniel Banuti 

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Electricity Generation & Energy Storage

• Power Generators 
• Power Electronics
• Batteries
• Thermal Storage
• Battery Management Systems 

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May 31 - Jun 11, 2027

10 days

English

3,950 €

6

Prof. Doppelbauer, Prof. Hiller, Prof. Ehrenberg, Dr. Linder, Dr. Niedermeier, Alexis Kalk

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Power Electronics (incl. Laboratory Units)

• Learn the fundamental principles of power electronics, including voltage switching with transistors
• Understand how inductors and capacitors integrate currents and voltages
• Explore the role of frequency converters in adjusting electrical frequency

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May 31 - Jun 2, 2027

2.5 days

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1,800 €

upon request

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Marc Hiller

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Power Generators (incl. Laboratory Units)

• Understanding and knowledge of critical issues related to synchronous generator operation
• Demonstrates the ability to analyze and respond to critical operational challenges in synchronous generators, including stability limits, excitation control, and fault conditions
• Applies in-depth knowledge of synchronous generator behavior to diagnose issues, optimize performance, and ensure safe and reliable operation under varying load conditions.

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Jun 2 - 4, 2027

2.5 days

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1,800 €

upon request

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Martin Doppelbauer

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Batteries

• Learn the basic concepts of electrochemical energy storage
• Understand the design of efficient batteries
• Develops a foundational understanding of electrochemical energy storage principles, including cell chemistry, charge–discharge mechanisms, and key performance metrics
• Applies core battery design concepts to evaluate and improve efficiency, lifespan, and overall performance in energy storage systems.

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Jun 7 - 8, 2027

2 days

English

1,550 €

upon request

Prof. Dr. Helmut Ehrenberg

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Thermal Storage

• Learn state-of-the-art hydrogen production, storage, transport, and utilization technologies
• Understand the concept of a hydrogen economy, related technologies, and system efficiencies
• Gain knowledge of underlying physical phenomena, hydrogen safety, and technical subsystems

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Jun 9, 2027

1 day

English

990 €

upon request

Dr.-Ing. Marc Linder; Dr. Klarissa Niedermeier

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Battery Management Systems

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of lithium-ion battery systems
• Learn fundamentals of Battery Management Systems (BMS), including SOC and SOH estimation
• Explore state-of-the-art electrical modeling techniques for battery diagnostics

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Jun 10 - 11, 2027

2 days

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1,550 €

upon request

Dr.-Ing. Alexis Kalk

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Smart Networks and Energy Distribution

• Understanding the functioning of various insulation materials and major spark-over processes for the dimensioning of high-voltage systems
• Challenges concerning smart grids and assessment of the interaction of major components, e.g., smart metering, smart home, and communication
• Calculating energy balances of buildings and are able to understand such calculations

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Jul 12 - 23, 2027

10 days

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3,950 €

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Dr.-Ing. Michael Suriyah; Thomas Hammer; Dr.-Ing. Ingo Mauser; Dr.-Ing. Marc Eller

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Introduction to Power Systems/ High Voltage Engineering

• Learn the fundamentals of power system structure and components
• Understand key definitions and concepts in electrical insulation
• Prepare for advanced lectures on power system transmission and distribution

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Jul 12 - 13, 2027

2 days

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1,550 €

upon request

Dr.-Ing. Michael Suriyah

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Transmission and Distribution

• Get an introduction to the regulation and the running of electric networks
• Understand and apply the structural principles of networks and respective calculation methods and safety principle

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Jul 14 - 15, 2027

2 days

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1,550 €

upon request

Dr.-Ing. Michael Suriyah

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Smart Grids and Emerging Technologies

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of smart grids, their technical foundations, and integration with renewable energy
• Explore emerging technologies such as e-mobility, energy storage, AI, and IoT, and their role in modern energy systems
• Examine societal, environmental, and policy implications of energy transitions, combining theory with practical insights, including possible field trips

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Jul 16 - 21, 2027

4 days (Fr. to We.)

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2,400 €

upon request

Dr.-Ing. Ingo Mauser; Dr.-Ing. Marc Eller

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Components of Power Systems

• Gain a high-level technical overview of all power grid components
• Learn specifications, quality aspects, and working principles of network components
• Understand how components are interconnected within the power grid

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Jul 22 - 23, 2027

2 days

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1,550 €

upon request

Thomas Hammer

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Energy Economics

• Learn the structure and functioning of modern energy markets
• Understand pricing mechanisms and investment decisions across electricity submarkets
• Explore key factors influencing short- and long-term decisions in the power industry

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Oct 25 - Nov 5, 2027

10 days

English

3,950 €

6

Prof. Dr. Dogan Keles; Dr. Massimo Genoese; Prof. Dr. Kay Mitusch; Thomas Fluhrer; Dr. Armin Ardone; Dr. Patrick Plötz; Dr. Marian Klobasa; PD Dr. Patrick Jochem

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Energy Markets

• Learn the structure and functioning of modern energy markets
• Understand pricing mechanisms and investment decisions across electricity submarkets
• Explore key factors influencing short- and long-term decisions in the power industry

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Oct 25 - 26, 2027

2 days

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1,550 €

upon request

Prof. Dr. Dogan Keles; Dr. Massimo Genoese 

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Integration of Energy Systems and E-Mobility

• Gain an overview of current research topics in energy efficiency and electric mobility
• Learn the fundamental methodologies used in these research areas
• Explores contemporary research trends in energy efficiency and electric mobility, while applying fundamental methodologies to analyze, evaluate, and contribute to advancements in these fields

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Oct 27 - Nov 1, 2027

2 days (We. and Mo.)

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1,550 €

upon request

PD Dr. Patrick Jochem; Dr. Armin Ardone

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Energy Systems Analysis

• Understand the fundamentals of energy systems analysis and modeling
• Learn applicable modeling and optimization techniques for different energy system fields
• Explore the capabilities and limits of energy systems models and their role in analyzing interdependencies in energy economics

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Oct 28 - 29, 2027

2 days

English

1,550 €

upon request

Dr. Armin Ardone

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Energy Efficiency (Supply and Demand Side)

• Identify strategies to reduce fuel consumption and environmental impact
• Assess efficiency improvements across the energy system
• Examine both energy supply and utilization aspects

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Nov 2 - 3, 2027

2 days

English

1,550 €

upon request

Dr. Patrick Plötz; Dr. Marian Klobasa

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European Network Regulations

• Gain insights into the regulation of energy networks and underlying economic principles
• Understand performance incentives for regulated firms regarding cost efficiency, quality, investments, and renewable integration
• Critically examine different energy network regulation practices across Europe

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Nov 4 - 5, 2027

2 days

English

1,550 €

upon request

Prof. Dr. Kay Mitusch; Thomas Fluhrer

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