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ESC-40061 - Module Specification
School of Geography, Geology and the Environment
Faculty of Natural Sciences

For academic year: 2023/24 Last Updated: 13 February 2024

ESC-40061 - Smart Grid and the Energy Transition
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Level: Level 7
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
School Office: 01782 733615

Programme/Approved Electives for 2023/24

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2023/24


Aims
The aim of this module is to introduce students to the fundamentals engineering principles of all major sources of smart grid and smart energy, including a detailed understanding of the electricity power systems, renewable energy and multi-vector energy systems.

Intended Learning Outcomes

demonstrate a critical awareness of the basic principles of electrical power systems.: 1,2
demonstrate a critical awareness of multi-vector smart energy systems: 1,2
describe and critically appraise the engineering challenges associated with renewable energy and energy transition: 2
demonstrate and apply the latest technological advances in smart grid such as Artificial intelligence.: 1,2
critically evaluate present and future developments in energy infrastructure.: 2

Study hours

20 hours lectures
10 hours tutorial/project
120 hours independent study

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Assignment weighted 20%
Project assessment
Students will carry out a small project based on SEND data and produce a report including the methods and simulation results. Minimum 1500 words (excluding diagrams, equations and tables).

2: Assignment weighted 80%
Report
A comprehensive report (3000-4000 words) on a Smart Grid.

Please note that for the 2022/23 Academic Year programmes may be adapted to operate in accordance with a flexible, digital approach. This means that there may be some changes made to how modules are delivered and assessed. The latest information will be provided to you by your School in module handbooks. We endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes and details about the circumstance in which changes are made to programmes can be found in the Student Agreement, available at: https://www.keele.ac.uk/student-terms-and-conditions/

Last Updated: 13 February 2024