Course Overview
Domain
Engineering
Format
Short Course
Duration
5 days
Fee Subsidy
Up to 90% SF Funding
Professional Development Units
PDU (SCEM) – Pending approval
PDU (PEB) – Pending approval
Energy storage systems (ESS) are vital for strengthening grid stability and integrating renewable sources. This course equips learners with the knowledge and skills to develop and deploy sustainable, grid-integrated energy storage solutions.
This 5-day course provides learners with in-depth knowledge of energy storage technologies, from established electrochemical systems like lithium-ion batteries to emerging solutions such as flow batteries and sodium-ion batteries.
It equips learners with the skills to navigate the evolving field of grid-integrated energy storage. This knowledge enables learners to contribute to the development and deployment of sustainable and efficient energy solutions, in compliance with IEC 62933 standards and UL 9540/A certification.
Who Should Attend
Certified energy managers, facilities and infrastructure managers, government and policymakers, consultants and advisors in energy who are interested in energy storage technologies and grid integration.
What You Will Learn
- Understand the fundamental principles of various energy storage technologies, including electrochemical batteries, and mechanical-based energy storage
- Analyse performance and optimisation strategies for advanced battery technologies, considering emerging trends and materials science
- Investigate system aspects and understand the need for new standards for EES
- Explore grid integration strategies and smart energy management systems, addressing the challenges and opportunities of integrating diverse energy storage technologies
- Analyse circular economic aspects and environmental sustainability considerations related to ESS
- Plan and design ESS with a focus on safety
- Apply fundamental principles to analyse and compare different energy storage technologies
- Design and plan strategies to optimise battery performance in various applications
- Conduct risks assessments and propose risk mitigation solutions
- Implement smart energy management strategies to enhance energy storage efficiency
- Perform circular economic and environmental assessments of energy storage projects
- Acquire familiarity with relevant local and international standards and certifications for energy storage technologies and applications
Teaching Team
Tseng King Jet
Professor, Engineering, Singapore Institute of Technology
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Elsa Feng Xue
Associate Professor, Engineering, Singapore Institute of Technology
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Dr Davy Cheong
Director of Singapore Battery Consortium (SBC)
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Schedule
| Course Run | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|
| April 2025 Run |
21 – 25 April 2025 |
9:00 am – 6:00 pm |
Day 1
This section covers the introduction to Electrical Energy Storage Systems (EESS)
| TOpic | content |
|---|---|
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Overview of energy storage |
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Electrochemical energy storage systems |
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| Mechanical energy storage systems |
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| Electrostatic and electromagnetic energy storage systems |
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| Flow battery demonstration |
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Day 2
This section covers the general planning and performance assessment of Electrical Energy Storage Systems (EESS),
| topic | content |
|---|---|
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Architecture of electrical energy storage system |
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Main electrical parameters of EESS |
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| Planning and design of EESS |
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| Performance assessment and service life |
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| Urban EES system design |
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Day 3
This session covers the safety considerations and risk assessment of EESS.
| Session | Topic |
|---|---|
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Hazard considerations and risk assessment |
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Requirements to reduce risks |
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| Validation and testing |
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| Battery test centre |
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Day 4
This session covers the environmental and sustainability issues in EESS.
| Session | Topic |
|---|---|
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General guidance on environmental issues |
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Environmental issues associated with electrochemical-based EESS |
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| Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions assessment of EESS |
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| Environmental issues associated with repurposing and reusing batteries |
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| Battery recycling |
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Day 5
This section covers grid-connected applications of EESS.
| Session | Topic |
|---|---|
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Power intensive and renewable energy sources integration |
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Energy intensive and backup power applications |
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| Case studies of specific designs |
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| Assessment and feedback |
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Certificate and Assessment
A Certificate of Attainment will be issued to participants who
- Attend at least 75% of the course;
- Undertake and pass non-credit bearing assessment during the course
Participants who meet the attendance requirement but do not pass the assessment will receive a Certificate of Participation.
Assessment Plan
Assessment Type: Classroom participation
Weightage: 50%
Active engagement in discussions, and group activities, including site visit reflection based on observations and insights gained during the four site visits to a flow-battery ESS installation, an urban estate-scale microgrid with a distributed ESS system, a battery test and certification centre, and a battery recycling facility.
Assessment Type: Written assessment
Duration: 2 hours
Weightage: 50%
2-hour written quiz assessing the understanding of fundamental principles and technology-specific knowledge and applications.
Fee Structure
The full fee for this course is S$5,450.00.
| Category | After SF Funding |
|---|---|
| Singapore Citizen (Below 40) | S$1,635.00 |
| Singapore Citizen (40 & Above) | S$635.00 |
| Singapore PR / LTVP+ Holder | S$1,635.00 |
| Non-Singapore Citizen | S$5,450.00 (No Funding) |
Note: All fees above include GST. GST applies to individuals and Singapore-registered companies.
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