Energy, Energy Technologies, and Energy System Integration (PET515)

This course gives the students basic insights into what energy is, how it is measured and what different forms of energy are. After discussing the main energy related challenges, the course then moves on to various technological solutions that incorporate conventional and renewable energy technologies, storage systems as well as carbon capture and storage. It further discusses the opportunities represented by digitalization to energy systems, and various configurations of possible solutions for energy system integration. 


Course description for study year 2025-2026

See course description and exam/assesment information for this semester (2024-2025)
Facts

Course code

PET515

Version

1

Credits (ECTS)

10

Semester tution start

Autumn

Number of semesters

1

Exam semester

Autumn

Language of instruction

English

Offered by
Time table

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Content

This course gives the students basic insights into what energy is, how it is measured and what different forms of energy are. After discussing the main energy related challenges, the course then moves on to various technological solutions that incorporate conventional and renewable energy technologies, storage systems as well as carbon capture and storage. It further discusses the opportunities represented by digitalization to energy systems, and various configurations of possible solutions for energy system integration.

Learning outcome

At the end of the course the students shall have: 

  • Knowledge of the main energy related challenges
  • Basic knowledge of energy and energy forms
  • Knowledge of different energy technologies and systems

Skills:

  • After the course, students are expected to be able to use the knowledge in the analysis of energy systems and apply it as a transition tool towards a low carbon society.

Required prerequisite knowledge

None

Exam

Form of assessment Weight Duration Marks Aid
Written exam 1/1 3 Hours Letter grades None permitted

Coursework requirements

Assignments

4 mandatory assignments.

The assignments must be approved to be eligible for the final exam. 

Course teacher(s)

Course teacher:

Homam Nikpey Somehsaraei

Head of Department:

Øystein Arild

Method of work

Lectures and student assignments.

Open for

Admission to Single Courses at the Faculty of Science and Technology
City and Regional Planning - Master of Science Sustainability Studies - Master's Degree Programme Industrial Asset Management - Master of Science Degree Programme

Admission requirements

Must meet the admission requirements of one of the study programmes the course is open for.

Course assessment

The faculty decides whether early dialogue will be held in all courses or in selected groups of courses. The aim is to collect student feedback for improvements during the semester. In addition, a digital course evaluation must be conducted at least every three years to gather students’ experiences.

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