Advanced Energy System Analysis on the EnergyPLAN model (Online) - Fall

Welcome to Advanced Energy System Analysis on the EnergyPLAN model (Online) - Fall

Description: The PhD course gives an introduction to advanced energy system analysis using the EnergyPLAN computer model. After the course the participants are expected to be able to understand methodologies of advanced energy system analysis and to be able to use the EnergyPLAN computer model as a tool in making energy system analyses.
The course is conducted as a combination of lectures and computer workshops of a total of 4 days (32 hours) and assignments of a total of 6-7 days (52 hours). Results of assignments will be presented by the participants.
The course start with an introduction to the model (installation, using, constructing new data sets) and proceeds to focus on the use of the model in

• sustainable cities and communities
• technical analyses of large-scale integration of wind
• analyses of exchange with external electricity markets
• combinations of different renewable energy technologies
• designing flexible energy systems using flexible technologies such as heat pumps, hydrogen storage, pumped storage etc.
• district heating systems versus individual houses and zero energy buildings-designing energy systems based on multiple criteria

Prerequisites: The course can be attended with different background and programming skills are not needed as EnergyPLAN has a graphical user interface. The course focus on energy system and energy technologies.
Prior to the course al participants are requested to conduct the following:

1. Install EnergyPLAN from energyplan.eu
2. Consider how you wish to use EnergyPLAN – preferably in your Ph.D. project – alternatively in independent analyses only made for the Ph.D. course (notice that agenda for the first morning – third bullet-point)
3. Read the FIDE guide (Finding and inputting data to EnergyPLAN) from energyplan.eu and consider what data you will need to do.
4. There are a number of training exercises at energyplan.eu - You are strongly encouraged /expected to do these beforehand as this will enable you to make more advanced independent analyses during the actual course
5. Read the articles

Deadline for enrolment: 6. Oct. 2026

Important information concerning PhD courses: There is a no-show fee of DKK 3,000 for each course where the student does not show up. Cancellations are accepted no later than 2 weeks before the start of the course. Registered illness is of course an acceptable reason for not showing up on those days. Furthermore, all courses open for registration approximately four months before start of the course.

 We cannot ensure any seats before the deadline for enrolment, all participants will be informed after the deadline, approximately 3 weeks before the start of the course.

You may find more information in our FAQ: https://phd.moodle.aau.dk/local/page/faq 

For inquiries not described in the FAQ, please contact the PhD administration at phdcourses@adm.aau.dk. When contacting us please state the course title and course period. Thank you.