Batterier: teknologi og systemer

After completing this course, you will

• understand the basics of battery technology, including components and design, as well as today’s and future battery chemistries
• be familiar with the battery value chain, ranging from materials availability to battery reuse and recycling
• know the battery design from cells to modules and packs, and how batteries can be used as part of larger renewable energy systems
• have gained in-depth knowledge of different battery applications and the design of commercial Li-ion battery solutions, from business, safety, economic and environmental perspectives
• be acquainted with the Norwegian battery ecosystem and recent research in the battery field
• have practical knowledge on how to test batteries, and how to understand and interpret the obtained results
• understand the opportunities and challenges related to the utilization of batteries in renewable energy systems (e.g., as a part of the grid)

Students admitted at UiO must apply for courses in Studentweb. Students enrolled in other master's degree programmes can, on application, be admitted to the course if this is cleared by their own study programme.

Nordic citizens and applicants residing in the Nordic countries may apply to take this course as a single course student.

If you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about admission requirements and procedures for international applicants.

The course consists of lectures and assignments (individual and group work), problem sets, laboratory experiments and presentations of the obtained results. In addition, the guest lectures will be provided by relevant industry and business representatives. 2/3 of the assignments will have to be approved in order to take the examination.

Lecture notes, including literature for further reading (in-depth background and further information) will be provided before each lecture. Additional materials for assignments and laboratory exercises will be distributed during the course.

• A final oral examination counts 100% towards the final grade.
• 2/3 of the mandatory assignments must be approved in order to sit the exam.

Students who can document a valid reason for absence from the regular examination are offered a postponed examination at the beginning of the next semester.

Re-scheduled examinations are not offered to students who withdraw during, or did not pass the original examination.