Professional Certificate of Competency in Battery Energy Storage and Applications Engineering Institute of Technology

Overview

The  Professional Certificate of Competency in Battery Energy Storage and Applications 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.

Key facts:

Regardless of academic and professional background, this course provides a theoretical understanding of batteries as a system of electrochemical energy storage.

It covers the basics of electrochemistry and practical aspects of contemporary battery technology, including recent advancements, environmental safety aspects, and the large-scale commercial applications of batteries as energy storage systems. By the end of the course, you will have a comprehensive understanding of battery energy storage systems.