Programme ObjectiveThe increase in production of electricity from renewable sources leads to periods of oversupply, in particular during the daytime: When the sun shines, photovoltaic systems – with total installed capacity amounting to 40,782 megawatts (MW) by the end of November 2016 – generate more electric power than can be absorbed in the regional grids. This summer school is centered around the scientific question of whether high penetration of distributed generation, such as rooftop solar ins-tallations or wind power, would make the electrical distribution system unreliable or unstable. In order to reap the full potential of renewable, environmentally friendly solar and wind power and to reduce investments in wide-area grids and transportation losses, we need to improve the balance between supply and demand at local or regional level. This is the goal of smart power grids and virtual power plants.

Summer School Smart Electrical Power Systems

Academic StaffThe E.ON Energy Research Center (ERC) of RWTH Aachen University, including the Institute for Power Generation and Storage Systems (PGS), the Institute for Power Electronics and Electrical Drives (ISEA), the Chair and Institute of Power Systems and Power Economics (IAEW), is respon-sible for the academic content of the „Smart Electrical Power Systems“ Summer School and conduct the programme’s lectures, tutorials and laboratory classes.

Applicant‘s ProfileThis programme is especially designed for B.Sc./B.E. students enrolled at top universities. Applicants need proficient knowledge of the English language and should be studying Mechanical Engineering or a related field. Basic understanding of electrochemical systems as well as electri-city systems and their components will be expected.

The RWTH International Academy Summer School offers a truly dynamic and engaging academic and cultural environment for its international visitors. Through its academic summer course offer in the charming historic city of Aachen, the top-ranked RWTH Aachen University invites students to take part in state-of-the-art and hands-on approaches to technical learning at one of Europe’s leading science and research institutions. Our summer courses provide a fantastic opportunity to experience what studying at RWTH Aachen University is really like.

Quick FactsStudy format: Summer SchoolDuration: 2 weeks Workload: 60 Teaching Units Course Fees: EUR 1,800Qualification: CertificateLanguage: English

Application InformationWe will evaluate the applications based on the cover letter, the com-pletion of the special requirements of each programme, the overall strength of your academic record, and extracurricular experiences.

Academic Content

Module Lectures (in Teaching Units)

Tutorials(in Teaching Units)

Company/ Lab visits(in Teaching Units)

Introduction to Smart Electrical Power 2 - -

High-Voltage Converters for Electric Power Supply

2 - -

Applications for DC-Voltage Technologies 3 - -

Tour of PGS-Labs und Center for Wind Power Drives

1 - -

Storage Systems 4 - -

Battery Storage Systems 8 - -

Automation of Complex Power Systems 4 - -

Basics on power economics in liberalised electri-city markets

4 - -

Corporate Strategic Planning Simulation „Energy supplier“

- 8 -

Faults and Stability in Power Systems 8 - -

RWTH Campus Tour incl. visit of RWTH Institutes and Labs

- - 2

Visit of RWE Niederaussem Power Station - - 2

Measruerment Power Systems 4 - -

Power System Dynamics 4 - -

Hands-On Automation - 4 -

Total 44 12 4

ContactRWTH International AcademySummerSchool@academy.rwth-aachen.dewww.summerschool-in-germany.com

Why choose us? Our summer courses provide students with a fantastic opportunity to experience what university life in Germany and parti-cularly at the top-ranked RWTH Aachen University is really like. Each of our Summer School courses is individually designed for international undergraduate students who want to get to know the RWTH Aachen University and the beautiful historical city of Aachen firsthand. Therefore, our programmes offer a fascinating mix of excellent science and research combined with social and cultural events.The student community in Aachen is very international; during the Winter Term 2015/16, 7,904 international students were enrolled at RWTH Aachen University, totalling 18.1 % of all students.

All courses are conceptualised and taught by the individual RWTH Aachen University institute that conducts the lectures and laboratory courses. All the institutes we work with are characterised by their interdisciplinary and innovative approach.