Production and Distribution of Electricity (5cr)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Objective

You will learn about electricity transmission and distribution networks and different forms of electricity production. You will get a good understanding of the smart grid, renewable energy sources and electricity storage. Studying in this course requires engineering skills in electrical engineering.

EUR-ACE ENGINEERING PRACTICE
You outline the basic structure of the electricity transmission and distribution network and know their basic components. You know the basic components used in high voltage technology and their applications. You know the basic protection methods used in the electricity transmission and distribution network, such as short-circuit and earth-fault relay protection. You identify the requirements set by decentralized electricity generation for the control and structure of the electricity network. You know how to dimension and select equipment and components using techno-economic principles. You have knowledge of the protections and control of electricity distribution devices and switchgear as well as electrical systems.

EUR-ACE INVESTIGATIONS
Phenomena occurring in fault situations in the power grid are studied using laboratory work. Measurable phenomena are combined with theory through calculations.

Content

In this course, you will explore power transmission and distribution networks as well as various electricity generation methods. You will gain a solid understanding of smart grids, renewable energy sources, and electricity storage. The course requires knowledge of electrical engineering design. You will learn to outline the basic structure of power transmission and distribution networks and understand their key components and protection methods. You will recognize the requirements that distributed generation imposes on grid control and structure, and be able to size and select equipment based on techno-economic principles. This course equips you with the skills to investigate power grid faults and apply your knowledge in practical scenarios.

Electricity transmission and distribution networks and high voltage technology
Power transmission systems, over voltages and over voltage protection
Electricity quality
Power distribution components, switch gear
Technical and economic dimensioning of cables
Short-circuit and earth-fault protection
Electricity distribution automation and remote operation
Distributed electricity generation
New technologies and future prospects
Electricity generation plants (power plant technology)
New forms of electricity generation
Smart grids

Materials

Learning environment (Moodle) materials.

Teaching methods

Problem-based learning is used as a learning method. Learning takes place through lectures and independently performed and returned learning tasks and exercise works. The completion of learning tasks is guided by video instructions and during the contact lessons. This study unit includes also laboratory works.

Exam schedules

Two mid-term tests (spring 2026)
Resit 1 (spring 2026)
Resit 2 (spring 2026)

Student workload

One credit corresponds to an average of 27 hours of work, which means that the load of five credits is approximately 135 hours. The load is distributed in different ways depending on the course implementation.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Adequate (1): You recognize the basics and terminology, but you have shortcomings in interpreting the key issues.

Satisfactory (2): You know the basics and terminology, but applying things is challenging.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good (3): You are familiar with the most commonly used forms of electricity generation. You outline the basic structure of the electricity transmission and distribution network and know their basic components. You know the basic protection methods used in the electricity transmission and distribution network, such as short-circuit and earth-fault relay protection. You know how to dimension and select components on a techno-economic basis.

Very good (4): You master the key things and know how to apply them in a variety of ways.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5): You master the key things and know how to apply them in many ways. You are an expert.

Further information

Self-assessments are mainly done through learning tasks. The assessment decision is based on the skills demonstrated in the exercises and midterm exams.
Laboratory works are mandatory part of the course.

First- and second-year studies have an 80 % attendance requirement in the engineering and agrology full-time Bachelor’s degree programmes. Attendance is tracked using the Moodle attendance tool. Absences will be agreed with the teacher for justified reasons (e.g. in case of illness or otherwise demonstrated competence).

All course assignments must be completed in order to receive a pass.