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IØ8818

Flexible Hydropower in Integrated Energy Systems

New from the academic year 2026/2027

Credits 5
Level Doctoral degree level
Course start Autumn 2026
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction English
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement Essay

About

About the course

Course content

This course addresses the reservoir management problem, in which a hydropower system is to be operated efficiently. We take an optimization perspective on this problem, and emphasize both stand-alone operation and the joint operation of multiple reservoirs in a power systems context.

Learning outcome

Knowledge:

After completing the course, the student shall:

- have an insight in generation scheduling in mixed hydro-thermal systems.

- have knowledge about advanced methods for hydropower operations in market based power systems.

Skills:

After completing the course, the student shall be able to:

- formulate relevant optimization problems within the area.

General competence:

After completing the course, the student shall have acquired:

- knowledge about general principles and programs within the area.

- training in using operations research techniques and tools.

- understanding of power systems.

Learning methods and activities

Colloquiums, lectures and mandatory excercises. We have confirmed the following international professors to give lectures: Erlon Finardi (Brazil), Sara Seguin (Canada), Ramteen Sioshansi (USA), Golbon Zakeri (USA).

Required previous knowledge

None

Course materials

To be announced at course commencement.

Subject areas

  • Managerial Economics, Finance and Operations Research
  • Finance and Managerial Economics
  • Industrial Economics and Technology Management
  • Business Economics
  • Business Econimics and Management
  • Technological subjects

Contact information

Course coordinator

Lecturers

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Industrial Economics and Technology Management

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Essay
Grade: Passed / Not Passed

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2026

Essay
Weighting 100/100 Exam system Inspera Assessment