Course Overview
A comprehensive course on the technical and economic characteristics of various power station types. The course teaches the essential technical and economic characteristics of different types of power stations, from traditional thermal plants to renewables such as hydro and wind units. Learn crucial characteristics including capacity factors, ramp rates, dispatchability, efficiency, flexibility, and emissions intensity that determine a power station's operational capabilities and economic viability. Explore applications through Python programming, analyzing the capacity factors and calculating installed capacities as a function of losses and demand.
Key Details
- Prerequisites: None
- Video Duration: 1 hour, 32 minutes
- Last Updated: September 2025
Price: 75 GBP
Access: Lifetime with updates
Downloads: All code, datasets, and slides included
Support: Direct Access to instructor included
Certificate: Yes, upon watching all videos, at no extra cost
Format: Private, self-paced, focused learning with no distractions
Community: For networking with other learners, join the dedicated Skool community
Instructor: Dr. Spyros Giannelos, Imperial College London
