Fundamentals on Batteries

This certificate provides fundamental knowledge and state-of-the-art insights into battery technologies. Participants will get an introduction into the importance of batteries as a tool for energy storage, they will explore the main components and parameters that characterise a battery, and will dive deeper into the electrochemical phenomena that lie behind battery operation. Then, they will get a concise view of the different currently available battery technologies. Finally, they will be able to take a peek at emerging technologies that could be game-changers for the battery panorama. Certificate consists of the following courses: 1. Introduction to batteries 2. Electrochemical concepts behind batteries 3. Current Battery Technologies 4. Emerging Battery Technologies Learner demonstrates competence in the following course outcomes: - Summarize current battery technologies in terms of working principles and main characteristics - Understand the limitations of each technology based on their working principles - Predict the most suitable applications for each battery technology - Reflect on the challenges that each battery technology faces - Evaluate emerging, cutting-edge battery technologies and their potential applications Learning hours: 21hrs