The ‘Energy of the Smart City of the Future’ course offers you a unique opportunity to explore the dynamic world of smart cities. As urban areas evolve, the demand for sustainable solutions is soaring, making expertise in this sector highly sought after. This course equips you with the essential skills to navigate the future of urban living, focusing on the integration of technologies such as sustainable mobility, renewable distributed generation and smart grids. Understanding these elements is crucial as cities strive for efficiency and sustainability. By enrolling, you will place yourself at the forefront of a booming industry, ready to tackle the challenges of tomorrow’s urban landscapes. This course is the perfect stepping stone for those keen to make a significant impact in shaping smarter, greener cities.
The energy of the smart city of the future
Architecture, construction and urban planning
40 hours
Introduction
Objectives
- To understand the fundamental principles of smart city concepts and their applications.
- To explore sustainable mobility solutions for urban environments.
- To analyse the role of renewable energy in distributed generation systems.
- To assess the impact of smart grids on energy efficiency and reliability.
- To identify key technologies driving smart city innovations.
- To assess the benefits and challenges of implementing smart city infrastructure.
- To develop strategies for integrating renewable energy into urban planning.
Table of Contents
UNIT 1. INTRODUCTION. THE SMART CITY CONCEPT
Introduction and objectives
Smart cities
Some examples of smart cities
Energy in cities
Putting the consumer first. Smart meters
UNIT 2. SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY
The need to decarbonise transport
Possible measures to decarbonise transport
The electric vehicle
The electric bus
New business models
UNIT 3. RENEWABLE DISTRIBUTED GENERATION
Overview of renewable distributed generation
Boosting distributed generation and self-consumption
Integration of self-consumption into the electricity system
Energy communities
Some experiences
UNIT 4. SMART GRIDS
Electricity distribution (I)
Electricity distribution (II)
Networks and the energy transition
New tools. Gaining flexibility
Smart grids