PhD Courses in Denmark

Description: The PhD course gives an introduction to advanced energy system analysis using the EnergyPLAN computer model. After the course the participants are expected to be able to understand methodologies of advanced energy system analysis and to be able to use the EnergyPLAN computer model as a tool in making energy system analyses. 

The course is conducted as a combination of lectures and computer workshops of a total of 4 days (32 hours) and assignments of a total of 6-7 days (52 hours).  Results of assignments will be presented by the participants. 

The course start with an introduction to the model (installation, using, constructing new data sets) and proceeds to focus on the use of the model in 

- sustainable cities and communities

- technical analyses of large-scale integration of wind.

- analyses of exchange with external electricity markets

- combinations of different renewable energy technologies.

- designing flexible energy systems using flexible technologies such as heat pumps, hydrogen storage, pumped storage etc.

- district heating systems versus individual houses and zero energy buildings

- designing energy systems based on multiple criteria

Prerequisites: Prior to the course all participants are requested to conduct the following:

1. Install EnergyPLAN from energyplan.eu.

2. Consider how you wish to use EnergyPLAN – preferably in your Ph.D. project – alternatively in independent analyses only made for the Ph.D. course (notice that agenda for the first morning – third bullet-point).

3. Read the FIDE guide (Finding and inputting data to EnergyPLAN) from energyplan.eu and consider what data you will need to do).

4. There are a number of training exercises at energyplan.eu You are strongly encouraged /

expected to do these beforehand as this will enable you to make more advanced independent analyses during the actual course.

5. Read the articles.

Learning objectives: The PhD course gives an introduction to advanced energy system analysis using the EnergyPLAN computer model. After the course the participants are expected to be able to understand methodologies of advanced energy system analysis and to be able to use the EnergyPLAN computer model as a tool in making energy system analyses.

Organizer: Henrik Lund

Lecturers: Poul Alberg Østergaard, Henrik Lund, Jakob Zinck Thellufsen and Brian Vad Mathiesen

ECTS: 5

Time: 28 April – 1 Maj 2025 (onsite Aalborg), 6 and 13 May (Q&A online) and 20 May (Exam online)

Place: Aalborg University

Zip code: 9220

City: Aalborg

Maximal number of participants: 30

Deadline: 7 April 2025