The Energy of the Smart City of the Future course offers you a unique opportunity to delve into the dynamic world of smart cities. As urban areas evolve, the demand for sustainable solutions skyrockets, making expertise in this sector highly sought after. This course equips you with 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 position yourself at the forefront of a booming industry, ready to meet the challenges of tomorrow’s urban landscapes. This course is the perfect stepping stone for those eager to make a significant impact in shaping smarter, greener cities.
The energy of the smart city of the future
This course is designed for professionals and graduates in the energy and urban planning sectors who are eager to expand or update their understanding of future smart cities. It covers key topics such as the smart city concept, sustainable mobility, renewable distributed generation, and smart grids, offering practical insights into the evolving landscape of urban energy management.
40 hours
Arquitectura, edificación y urbanismo
Course objectives
- To understand the foundational 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 evaluate 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.
What does it prepare you for?
This course equips you with the skills to navigate the future of urban energy systems. You'll learn to implement sustainable mobility solutions, integrate renewable distributed generation, and manage smart grids effectively. By understanding the smart city concept, you'll be prepared to address urban challenges, optimising energy efficiency and contributing to sustainable urban development. This knowledge empowers you to be at the forefront of smart city advancements.
Teaching units
UNIT 1. INTRODUCTION. SMART CITY CONCEPT
Introduction and objectives
Smart cities
Some experiences of smart cities
Energy in cities
The consumer at the centre. Smart meters
UNIT 2. SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY
The need to decarbonise transport
Possible actions 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
Incorporation of self-consumption into the electricity system
Energy communities
Some experiences
UNIT 4. SMART GRIDS
Electricity distribution (I)
Electricity distribution (II)
Networks and energy transition
New tools. Acquiring flexibility
Smart grids