Energy system modeling

Based on a holistic understanding of energy systems, the course covers the basics of modeling these systems. Starting from simple modeling of stand-alone energy components, more extensive energy systems are dealt with step by step. The importance of input data and parameters as well as the effects of different spatial and temporal resolutions are discussed. In addition, various techniques for verification and validation, optimization of simulations, sensitivity analysis and risk assessment in the context of renewable energy systems are taught. The lectures are accompanied by practical exercises in which the students gradually deepen the learning content by building and simulating their own models.