FITECH: Introduction to hydrogen economy -individual course (application deadline 13.10.2025)
The course provides the student a general understanding about the hydrogen economy and its value chain. It covers the integration of hydrogen economy to power and energy systems, the role of hydrogen in energy and power markets, the basics of hydrogen production, storing and utilisation, as well as the role of derivatives of hydrogen.
Course contents
- Power generation, transmission and use
- Power markets and power balance management
- Smart grids, sector coupling (power, heat, gas)
- Energy storage systems
- Hydrogen production: basic chemistry and technical solutions
- Hydrogen storages and material questions
- Hydrogen safety and legislation
- The use of hydrogen
- Derivatives of hydrogen
- Life cycle analysis of the hydrogen solutions
- Energy markets and global energy resources
- Energy politics, green transition and geopolitics
Learning outcomes
The course gives basic understanding of hydrogen economy and its value chain, which is one of the corner stones in decarbonisation of industrial activities and communities.
Course materials
Handouts, slides and videos delivered in Moodle.
Completion methods
Tasks and small essays made independently online in Moodle.
More information in the Aalto University study guide.
You can get a digital badge after completing this course.
Topics:
Chemical process and environmental engineering,
Energy engineering,
Hydrogen economy,
Mechanical engineering
Course code: ELEC-E8432
Study credits: 5 ECTS
Price: 0 €
Teaching period: 1.9.–16.12.2025 (flexible start)
Application start date: 23.6.2025
Application deadline: 13.10.2025
Host university: Aalto University
Who can apply: Adult learner, Degree student
Teaching method: Online
Teaching language: English
General prerequisites: High school mathematics and physics, or a basic engineering degree is useful.
Course suitable for: People working in the fields of hydrogen economy and master students in the beginning of their studies.
Responsible teacher
Aalto University
Matti Lehtonen
matti.lehtonen(at)aalto.fi
Contact person for applications
FITech-verkostoyliopisto
Fanny Qvickström, Opintoasioiden suunnittelija
info(at)fitech.io
