In this course, you will learn why digitalisation is a key driver for building the sustainable power systems of the future and how it can contribute to decarbonisation.

• Identify the areas of the power sector which are most affected by digitalisation
• Assess potential advantages for society, the economy and market participants arising from the digitalisation of the power sector
• Identify and explain the most important technologies which form the basis for the current digitalisation of the power sector
• Explain how these technologies can be applied in order to optimise generation, transmission, storage and consumption of electrical power
• Understand which aspects of digitalisation support decarbonisation and energy efficiency efforts, and which can put these objectives at risk
• Demonstrate how digital technologies shape existing markets and processes, and how they may create new ones
• Describe the risks arising from the increasing digitalisation of the power sector and create counter measures against potential attacks

• People who are involved in the energy sector and want to understand the link between digitalisation and energy
• Those who would like to become well acquainted with current trends in smart grid development

• The energy economics background of digitalisation of the power sector
• Opportunities and risks of digitalisation for sustainability and decarbonisation
• Key technologies
• Smart generation, transmission and consumption
• Smart markets and process
• Risks and cyber security

• Flexibility to study at any time and from any location
• Moderated discussion forum for students
• Contact with learning facilitators
• Multimedia learning materials
• Self-assessments
• Discounts for our alumni, group bookings, and multiple purchases