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Course in Ethics in Field Energy Resilience

Online 300-hour course in ethics in field energy resilience. 6 modules covering IEEE 1547 (interconnection of distributed energy resources), IEEE 2030.7 (microgrid controllers) and HOMER Pro. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.

Duration300 h
ModeOnline
Start datesOctober / March
LocationEurope (Madrid)
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Analyse the energy needs of field operations.

02

Evaluate the resilience and reliability of isolated supply systems.

03

Consider the impact of energy supply on the local population.

04

Quantify the carbon footprint and propose renewable alternatives.

05

Identify ethical risks and dilemmas in energy decisions.

06

Size a hybrid microgrid using simulation tools.

07

Design a sustainable and responsible field microgrid project.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Microgrid engineer looking to specialise in Ethics in Field Energy Resilience.
  • Expeditionary energy specialist looking to specialise in Ethics in Field Energy Resilience.
  • Renewable energy engineer looking to specialise in Ethics in Field Energy Resilience.
  • Energy resilience analyst looking to specialise in Ethics in Field Energy Resilience.
  • Energy transition consultant looking to specialise in Ethics in Field Energy Resilience.
  • Humanitarian energy cooperation technician looking to specialise in Ethics in Field Energy Resilience.
  • Graduates in engineering or science looking to enter the energy sector.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • IEEE 1547 (interconnection of distributed energy resources)
  • IEEE 2030.7 (microgrid controllers)
  • IEC TS 62898-1 (microgrid planning)
  • ISO 50001 (energy management)
  • Directive (EU) 2023/1791 (energy efficiency)
  • ISO 14064-1 (greenhouse gas quantification)
  • Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 (governance of the Energy Union and Climate Action)
Syllabus

6 modules · 300 h

  1. 1.1Energy demand of bases and units
  2. 1.2Diesel generators and their logistical dependence
  3. 1.3The human cost of fuel convoys
  4. 1.4Tactical microgrids
  5. 1.5Portable photovoltaics and small-scale wind power
  6. 1.6Lithium-ion battery storage
  7. 1.7Fuel cells and alternatives
  8. 1.8Smart demand management
  9. 1.9Soldier energy: portable equipment
  10. 1.10Workshop: energy balance of a temporary base
  1. 2.1The concept of energy resilience
  2. 2.2Redundancy and degraded modes
  3. 2.3Reliability of hybrid systems
  4. 2.4Cybersecurity of microgrids
  5. 2.5Protection against cascading failures
  6. 2.6IEC 62898 standards for microgrids
  7. 2.7Maintenance in extreme conditions
  8. 2.8Availability indicators
  9. 2.9Energy contingency plans
  10. 2.10Laboratory: simulation of a hybrid microgrid
  1. 3.1Bases alongside communities without access to energy
  2. 3.2Sharing energy with the civilian population
  3. 3.3Dependency and effects on the local economy
  4. 3.4Use of local resources: water and fuel
  5. 3.5Impact on conflict and local perception
  6. 3.6Civil-military cooperation projects
  7. 3.7Neutrality of humanitarian aid
  8. 3.8Energy legacy after withdrawal
  9. 3.9Equity in distribution
  10. 3.10Case study: microgrid shared with a village
  1. 4.1Emissions from the armed forces
  2. 4.2Climate strategies in defence
  3. 4.3Batteries: critical minerals and their origin
  4. 4.4Regulation (EU) 2017/821 on conflict minerals
  5. 4.5End of life for batteries and panels
  6. 4.6Life cycle analysis of microgrids
  7. 4.7Energy security versus sustainability
  8. 4.8Energy management under ISO 50001
  9. 4.9Transparency of emissions data
  10. 4.10Practice: carbon footprint of a deployment
  1. 5.1Battery safety and fire risk
  2. 5.2Prioritising critical loads: hospital, communications
  3. 5.3Dilemmas of energy rationing
  4. 5.4Consumption data and staff privacy
  5. 5.5Immature technology in high-risk areas
  6. 5.6Engineer's responsibility for failures
  7. 5.7Procurement and technological dependence
  8. 5.8User participation in design
  9. 5.9Lessons from real deployments
  10. 5.10Workshop: critical load prioritisation matrix
  1. 6.1Defining the deployment scenario
  2. 6.2Demand estimation
  3. 6.3Hybrid microgrid design
  4. 6.4Resilience analysis
  5. 6.5Impact on the local population
  6. 6.6Environmental and life cycle assessment
  7. 6.7Operation and maintenance plan
  8. 6.8Final ethical assessment
  9. 6.9Report and presentation
  10. 6.10Final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine study with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is HOMER Pro, PVsyst, MATLAB/Simulink, openLCA, in free, academic or evaluation versions. The tests are studied through real procedures for sizing hybrid microgrids, supply reliability analysis and energy carbon footprint calculation. Assessment is continuous, module by module, plus the final integrative project.

Accredited laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with a rotor test bench, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-based Master's Thesis:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operational limits.
Industry mentoring:lecturers with experience in training, , eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
Flexible format(hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
Ethics and safety:a safety-by-design approach, with OT cybersecurity, DIH and compliance as its pillars.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Defining the deployment scenario

Analyse the energy needs of field operations.

Demand estimation

Evaluate the resilience and reliability of isolated supply systems.

Hybrid microgrid design

Consider the impact of energy supply on the local population.

Resilience analysis

Quantify the carbon footprint and propose renewable alternatives.

Impact on the local population

Identify ethical risks and dilemmas in energy decisions.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Microgrid engineerExpeditionary energy specialistRenewable energy engineerEnergy resilience analystEnergy transition consultantHumanitarian energy cooperation technician
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • No previous degree is required.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
  • Sufficient Spanish to follow the reading of technical regulations.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme consists of 300 hours in total, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours a week on average, compatible with a full-time job.

The course works with HOMER Pro, PVsyst, MATLAB/Simulink, openLCA. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.

A SEIUM own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrative project. It is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.

Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised towards the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.

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