Energy Storage Technologies - From Chemistry to Engineering (Udemy.com)
A Comprehensive Look into the Chemistry, Economics and Engineering of Renewable Energy Storage
Created by: Sebastian Weiss
Last updated February 2023
What you will learn
- Principles of energy storage technologies
- Chemical, physical, engineering and economic aspects of energy storage
- Electrical energy storage necessities and definitions
- In-depth understanding of selected storage technologies
- Electrochemical Energy Storage - Battery technology
- Chemical Energy Storage - (Green) production of chemical fuels
- Mechanical Storage - Gas, liquid, solid storage methods
- Thermal Storage - Sensible, latent, thermochemical technologies
How it compares
Against the other 335 rated Udemy courses in Engineering on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.4 out of 5higher than 39% of them
- Reviews344#174 of 336 by number of reviews
- Length9.9 hourslonger than 74% of them
- Last updatedFebruary 2023earlier than 61% of them
Course Description
You are a professional, a student, a teacher or just interested in general in the principles of Energy Storage? Then this is the right course for you!
In this course, we will cover various concepts, reactions and applications of different Energy Storage Technologies. For this purpose we will start at the very beginning, picking you up and introducing into some fundamental concepts of each technology. Depending on the Energy Storage, we will cover additional aspects of Chemistry, Physics, Engineering and Economics surrounding every topic.
The concept of this course is not to only give textbook explanations to things and to explain models. Instead it aims at using your knowledge to understand the bigger picture and apply the knowledge you gained by looking at real life applications.
The curriculum of this course will allow you a step-by-step introduction by covering the following topics:
Introduction - In this chapter we will talk about the origin of energy storage, fossil fuels, the carbon cycle, classification and key parameters of energy storage technologies
Electrical Energy Storage - You will learn how electrical energy storage with capacitors works. We will start with the very basics of physics and work our way to understanding more complex systems like double-layer capacitors and supercapacitors, their characteristics, efficiency, ageing and application
Electrochemical Energy Storage - We will discuss the principles of electrochemical cells and their setup, define key parameters of battery cells, losses and have an in-depth look into the processes happening in Lead-acid batteries and Li-ion batteries.
Chemical Energy Storage - This chapter will cover various aspects of (green) hydrogen and (green) methane production. We will dive into conventional processes, electrolysis and carefully wage advantages and disadvantages of individual energy carriers. Furthermore, Fuel Cells and possible storage methods for these kind of fuels will be covered.
Mechanical Energy Storage - Looking into various methods storage by means of gas, liquid and solids we will focus on the working principle, advantages and disadvantages as well as application areas of compressed air energy storage, pumped water storage and flywheels.
Thermal Energy Storage - In this section we will discuss fundamental concepts of heat transfer and storage using sensible, latent or thermochemical storage methods.
Finishing this course, you will be able to talk about the operational principle of various Energy Storage Technologies, employed materials, explain which parameters influence their operation and where they can be found / applied!
Instructor Details
- 4.4 Rating
344 Reviews
Sebastian Weiss
I have more than 6 years of experience in private tutoring and university education. My master degree is in Material Chemistry & Catalysis with a focus on Electrocatalysis and Battery Research. I finished my PhD researching electrocatalysts and Li-ion cathode materials.
I am passionate about online education because it offers the possibility to reach a lot of people starting from a general audience to aspiring students. My goal is to make chemistry knowledge available to everyone and share it to reach a broader understanding for everyone in their daily lives.
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Reviews
By Ganesan Srinivasan on 11/20/2025
I like the content, content organization, and thorough details. I found the subject very interesting. But it is a plain, long PowerPoint presentation with a monotonous voice that often put me to sleep. The content could be covered in 1/2 the time with an active (classroom-like) presentation.
By Anonymized User on 5/29/2025
The course was a good match! It was detailed beyond expectations, and I enjoyed it! I appreciated the clear manner that the content was presented.
By Daniel Scot Linton on 5/18/2025
Very straightforward survey of the wide scope of energy storage strategies in use today. Presented at a level appropriate for the educated amateur interested in this topic. The concepts are clearly elucidated, with only the math necessary for understanding the relative sizes, capacities and rates of the underlying chemistry and physics.
By Navid Nawab on 4/28/2025
The course has been very good so far in explaining battery functionality by explaining the chemical reactions, the use and effects of different materials. The course is well laid out and delivered.
By Jose Emiliano Hernandez Mendoza on 12/4/2024
Actually the content of the course at the THEORETICAL level is very good, and I repeat “at the THEORETICAL level” definitely Sebastian is good, however I would have liked the course to be more practical, more focused on the idea of how the concepts have been positioned globally, the business focused on energy storage, the main roles of applied engineering and its economic impacts on renewable energy. I understand that his specialty is the theoretical part and maybe if I took an advanced chemistry class I would do it with Sebastian, but for more applied situations and especially in matters of engineering, economics and sustainability, in my point of view this course is very poor in those aspects, but good contribution to have more advanced concepts of chemistry. Thank you, Sebastian.
By Seyed Mohammad Mirsadeghi on 11/28/2024
The course content was thoughtfully designed and well-organized, with a wealth of knowledge presented in a comprehensive manner. The instructor demonstrated clarity in most cases and showcased a strong command of the subject matter. One suggestion for improvement would be to include more practical, real-world examples across various technologies, similar to those provided in the hydro energy storage section. Additionally, incorporating a case study, such as selecting an appropriate storage technology for a specific application, would enhance the practicality of the course and make it less theoretical. Overall, this is a highly informative course that I would recommend to anyone seeking to expand their general knowledge in the energy storage sector.
By Felipe Lima on 10/12/2024
O curso atendeu plenamente minhas expectativas, abordando os assuntos que eu almejava aprender e com suficiente detalhamento. O instrutor também apresentou domínio nos temas e capacidade de ensino.
By Eugenio Gandia on 6/22/2024
MUY BUEN CURSO, TRATA ASPECTOS QUE ESPERAS ENCONTRARTE EN UN CURSO EN INTERNET, UN NIVEL DE ENSEÑANZA MUY ALTO, BUENAS EXPLICACIONES, PREPARACION DE LA PRESENTACION EXCELENTE, ELABORADA Y MUY CUIDADA. SOLO PEDIRIA TENER LOS APUNTES, LA PRESENTACION DEL CURSO EN FORMATO DESCARGABLE.
By Samanth Tirlangi on 2/18/2024
Very informative and spot on to get a refresher of basics. Approach to the topic is the most appealing part of this course. It goes from almost absolute basics to the systems understanding level of the energy storage systems.
By Houtan Sadeghi on 5/8/2023
Very good course. Well recommended. I needed a course to provide alternative energy storage technologies and this course more than satisfied my requirements. Well done.
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Overall Score : 88 / 100









