This module covers the topics that form the basis of knowledge regarding electrical power systems, with a focus on their technical and economic applications in the context of the current energy transition. It describes traditional and renewable electricity generation plants, distributed generation systems, polygeneration microgrids, electric mobility systems and renewable energy communities. The module also provides the basis for developing business plan models in the energy sector.
This first contribution concerns the description of traditional and renewable electricity production plants, distributed generation systems, polygeneration microgrids, and electric mobility systems. Economic and regulatory aspects for renewable power plants, cogeneration units and energy communities are also analyzed.
Students will learn how to evaluate the main technical and economic performance indicators of fossil fuel and renewable energy power generation systems. They will also learn how these systems work and what the main technical characteristics of the individual plant components are. They will learn how to quantify the remuneration currently recognised as an incentive for renewable power plants, high-performance cogeneration units, and renewable energy communities. They will also gain the skills necessary to develop business plan analyses in the energy sector. Finally, they will gain familiarity with the various electric vehicle charging systems and their impact on the electricity grid to propose smart charging strategies
Basic knowledge of mathematics and physics.
According to the EduNext 75% model, the training programme includes a combination of face-to-face, online and asynchronous teaching activities, aimed at ensuring flexible, interactive and student-centred learning.
o Active Teaching Activities TEL - DE Active teaching activities in TEL - DE mode include: • Face-to-face lessons: 6 hours of classroom activities dedicated to in-depth study of theoretical content, guided discussion and practical experimentation. • Video lessons: 18 hours of video-recorded lessons aimed at supporting individual learning and allowing independent use of teaching materials.
o Asynchronous Online Teaching Activities TEL - DI Asynchronous teaching activities in TEL - DI mode include: • Virtual Classroom: 6 hours of synchronous online activities, managed by the Tutor, aimed at direct discussion, sharing experiences and providing personalised support to students. • E-tivity: 6 hours of asynchronous online activities, designed and prepared by the Tutor, which students can carry out independently at a time that suits them. These activities aim to encourage personal reflection, practical application of content and peer collaboration.
Students who have valid certification of physical or learning disabilities on file with the University and who wish to discuss possible accommodations or other circumstances regarding lectures, coursework and exams, should speak both with the instructor and with Professor Elena Lagomarsino (elena.lagomarsino@unige.it), the disability liaison. For more information, check the webpage https://unige.it/en/commissioni/comitatoperlinclusionedeglistudenticondisabilita.
Videos, lecture notes, other material supplied by the lecturer.
Ricevimento: Students are received by appointment directly with the teacher via email or phone. Contact details: Stefano Bracco, DITEN, Via Opera Pia 11a, first floor, office no. I.20, 16145 Genova Savona Campus, Via Magliotto 2, Delfino building, office no. 3, 17100 Savona tel. +39-01921945123, mob. +39-3357917372, e-mail: stefano.bracco@unige.it
ANDREA CIACCI
STEFANO BRACCO (President Substitute)
STEFANO MASSUCCO (President Substitute)
MARTA NAI RUSCONE (President Substitute)
Based on the calendar defined by the CdS and shared by Unige channels.
The timetable for this course is available here: EasyAcademy
An oral examination, in which students must answer theoretical questions and/or solve numerical exercises related to the topics covered during the lessons.
Students with valid certifications for Specific Learning Disorders (SLDs), disabilities or other educational needs are invited to contact the teacher and the School's contact person for disability at the beginning of teaching to agree on possible teaching arrangements that, while respecting the teaching objectives, take into account individual learning patterns. Contacts of the teacher and the School's disability contact person can be found at the following link:
https://unige.it/commissioni/comitatoperlinclusionedeglistudenticondisabilita
The assessment covers the acquisition of the theoretical knowledge and practical methodologies that are essential for the technical and economic analysis of electricity production systems (from both fossil and renewable sources), microgrids, polygenerative systems, renewable energy communities, and the electric mobility sector.
Students with a valid physical or learning disability certificate on file at the University of Genova may contact the Professor of the teaching unit to discuss appropriate ways to assess their individual preparation for the course in question. The student is asked to send an email to the Professor with a proper advance before the examination, inserting in copy the disability liaison (elena.lagomarsino@unige.it).
