Course GEG39Z

Active Electrical Networks

7.5 Credits
First Cycle
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Starts week 36, 2024

On completion of the course, students will be able to:

  • describe the differences between conventional and inverter-connected power production,
  • explain and analyse how transmission and distribution grids are affected by large-scale integration of renewable power generation,
  • describe the principle behind HVDC and FACTS, and explain their role in the power system,
  • give examples of how battery storage and other forms of energy storage  can be used to support the power system,
  • describe the role that flexible consumers can have in supporting the power system.
Starts and ends:
week 36, 2024 - week 45, 2024
Study Rate:
50%
Location:
Flexible (Borlänge)
Time of Day:
Day
Teaching form:
Distance
Language:
English
Entry Qualifications :
  • Electrical Power Engineering, 7.5 credits
Selection :
Higher education credits (1-165 credits)
Application Code:
HDA-H3KGK
Main field of study:
Online Education
Compulsory meetings:
0 physical
Computer Skills:

Surf on the Internet, read and send emails, use a word-processing programme (e.g. Word). Connect a camera and headphones to the computer and install a programme using instructions.

Computer Capacity:

Access to a computer (Not a mini pc, tablet or similar) that is not older than three years (or equivalent) and broadband connection, at least 1 Mbit/s (not mobile broadband, because mobile broadband can vary considerably in speed).

Means of Education:

Higher rate of web-based communication where our learning platform (Learn/Canvas) is a natural element of the course. Web-based meetings with sound and image where simple presentations can be held. Lectures can be broadcast live or can alternatively be made available afterwards online.

Tuition Fee
First Tuition Fee Installment:
16,875 SEK
Total Tuition Fee:
16,875 SEK
EU/EEA Citizens or exchange students are not required to pay fees.
Information on application and tuition fees: www.universityadmissions.se.
Closed for late application
Literature List

Literature lists are published at the latest one month ahead of the course start date.

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Ask us about studying at Dalarna University.
support@du.se
+46 23-77 80 00

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Course Coordinator
Johan Heier
Johan Heier

Starts week 46, 2025

The course aims to provide an understanding of how current power systems work, and the challenges and opportunities that result from the transition to a more sustainable energy system. To achieve this understanding, the course deals with the differences between conventional power production (hydro power, nuclear power, etc.) and inverter-connected power production (solar and wind power), as well as how transmission and distribution grids are affected by an extensive integration of renewable power production.

The course also investigates the principles and use of High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) and Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS) in the power system. Other important aspects covered in the course are how energy storage can support the power system and what role flexible consumers can have in countering variations in power production.

Starts and ends:
week 46, 2025 - week 3, 2026
Study Rate:
50%
Location:
Borlänge
Time of Day:
Day
Teaching form:
Normal
Language:
English
Entry Qualifications :
  • Electrical Power Engineering, 7.5 credits
Selection :
Higher education credits (1-165 credits)
Application Code:
HDA-H3MFW
Main field of study:
Tuition Fee
First Tuition Fee Installment:
18,750 SEK
Total Tuition Fee:
18,750 SEK
EU/EEA Citizens or exchange students are not required to pay fees.
Information on application and tuition fees: www.universityadmissions.se.
Application period
-
Literature List

Literature lists are published at the latest one month ahead of the course start date.

To Literature List
How may we help you?

Ask us about studying at Dalarna University.
support@du.se
+46 23-77 80 00

Course Coordinator
Johan Heier
Johan Heier