Competency in Battery Energy Storage and Applications

Overview

The Competency in Battery Energy Storage and Applications Certificate from the Engineering Institute of Technology provides a comprehensive understanding of electrochemical energy storage theories and battery technology from the ground up. It covers introductory topics on the fundamentals of batteries, including basic concepts and terminologies in electrochemistry, types of batteries used in commercial applications, and a detailed explanation of contemporary lithium-ion batteries, as well as lead-acid and nickel-metal hydride batteries.

 The course also discusses the challenges and importance of recycling existing battery systems, as well as environmental health and safety aspects of batteries. In addition, the course delves into the commercial applications of existing battery technologies in transport and power sectors, and explores the potential of energy storage using battery technology beyond lithium-ion, with topics on recent advancements in electrochemistry and future energy storage systems.

Career opportunities:

Electrical concepts, such as Battery Energy Storage, naturally involve people from diverse academic and professional background, and hence this course will serve and benefit the following spectrum of people:

• Electrical Engineers
• Mechanical Engineers
• Maintenance Engineers
• Power Generation and Utility Engineers
• Automation Engineers
• Electrical and Instrumentation Engineers and Technicians
• Plant Managers
• Plant Supervisors
• Occupational Hazard Managers
• Power System Maintenance Personnel
• Health and Safety Personnel
• Procurement Personnel
• Control Engineers
• Plant Operators and Technicians
• Policy Makers of Organizations
• Renewable Engineers