Energy storage is at a tipping point.

As global demand for distributed renewable energy systems soars, the energy storage market is set to follow suit and grow exponentially in the next few years. In Europe alone, battery represents a €250 billion opportunity today and is forecast to create more than 100,000 new jobs every year from 2020.

Energy storage touches every discipline in clean energy generation. Present at every step of the renewable energy value chain, it is the key to energy sustainability worldwide. Demand is becoming critical for engineers with the specialised yet transversal technical skills as well as the business and entrepreneurial talent to address new challenges, find new solutions. And drive the global energy transition of the future.

The Master’s in Energy Storage is a new-generation learning journey that equips you with the tools to meet these challenges, and to launch a world-class career at the forefront of this most dynamic and fast-evolving space. Delivered by InnoEnergy, global pioneers in sustainable energy education, the Master’s in Energy Storage leverages a unique global network and unparalleled expertise. It empowers you to:

• Master the complete array of conversion and storage technologies
• Specialise in one of two critical fields: stationary applications or electric mobility
• Build leading-edge business and entrepreneurial skills

And leverage a future world of possibilities at the tipping point in sustainable global energy.

Master’s in Energy Storage students are pioneers. You will join a cohort of international students from all over the world who share a vision: to master next-generation technical and business skills, address the emerging challenges and leverage the enormous opportunities that energy storage represents.

The Master’s in Energy Storage programme draws fully the industry-acclaimed InnoEnergy network. You spend two years at two of Europe’s foremost universities and your learning journey in enriched by:

• Industry internships
• Input and insight from industry experts
• Real-world case studies
• Field trips and site visits
• Hands-on challenges and project work
• Exposure to InnoEnergy network including the European Battery Alliance – at the very forefront of energy storage in Europe

You graduate with a double degree from two of the following universities:

• Master of Energy Engineering and Management , from Instituto Superior Técnico, Lisbon, Portugal
• Master of Science (Technology), from Aalto University, Helsinki, Finland
• Master of Science in Energy and Nuclear Engineering (Laurea Magistrale in Ingegneria Energetica e Nucleare) from Politecnido di Torino, Torino, Italy

Leverage Europe’s foremost sustainable energy and energy storage network. Gain a deep and comprehensive understanding of the innovative technologies, challenges and emerging solutions in energy storage. Focus on your chosen area of specialism.

And build the engineering and business skills to meet employer demand at the forefront of this critical, fast-evolving and exciting space.

The Master’s in Energy Storage is a unique two-year learning journey. It is a comprehensive deep dive into the full array of energy conversion and storage technologies from electrochemical (battery) to thermal, thermochemical, hydropower, thermos mechanical. You also have the opportunity to pursue a specialisation in electric mobility or stationary applications. And your learning is anchored in the development of world-class business and entrepreneurial skills and new-generation digitalisation competencies.

Through challenge and project-driven work, real-world case studies that showcase the challenges and solutions, and exposure to the unique InnoEnergy industry ecosystem, you build the tools, the expertise and the mindset to:

• Respond to the soaring demand from employers in an industry in transformation
• Take your pick of evolving career opportunities –jobs and professions some of which are yet to be created
• Position yourself at the forefront of the fastest-growing, most innovative and industry-critical markets in sustainable energy
• Play your part in bridging the gap between demand and supply in renewable energy
• And help drive the decarbonisation of air, roads and sea – and the global transition in energy efficiency, industry 4.0 and worldwide sustainability

A modular, multi-national learning journey

You choose between three world-class European universities, changing over between years one and two to complete semesters in two different institutions.

• Instituto Superior Técnico, Lisbon, Portugal
• Aalto University, Helsinki, Finland
• PoliTo, Turin, Italy 

In YEAR ONE you complete a full curriculum of subjects that ground you in the core technical areas of energy storage, while laying down your management understanding and business innovation mindset.

YEAR ONE constitutes the active learning cycle of the Master’s degree. Academic and theoretic activities are deeply enriched and given real-world context by interactive resources, hands-on activities and industry field trips that expose you to energy storage in action.

Project in Energy Engineering

During YEAR ONE you select a free topic related to energy storage. You will be expected to articulate and facilitate the relation between energy technologies and models for the analysis and management in technological and economical terms; to enlarge the engineer conceptual framework in order to be able to think about technology in its context. The curricular component explores important issues like viability analysis, economic and sustainability analysis.

You can choose a thesis topic that is part of a wider research project (e.g. from a university in the InnoEnergy consortium or a research centre) but it may also be directly related to industry, ranging from start-ups to large energy companies. The location for your thesis, whether it is an industrial enterprise or research institution, will depend on your chosen .

YEAR TWO is your chance to specialise. With the support of expert faculty and industry practitioners, you complete your Master’s thesis at your second university.

Recognised as the Best Public Business Incubator in the world by the World Rankings of Business Incubators and Accelerators 2019-2020, I3P offers students an opportunity to create and develop a high-tech innovative start-up with a high growth potential! "The results of the ranking reflect the good performance of the companies supported by I3P: in the first months of 2019, the startups supported in recent years have raised total seed and early investments for 13 million Euros, reaching about 90 million Euros of aggregate post-money value."

Once your idea is suppoerted by I3P you will enjoy an access to a rich network of industrial partners, mentors, clients, managers and investors right here at the Politecnico di Torino! 

From cost reductions to understanding the market demands in peak times, big data science is transforming the energy sector. Addressing the industry changes, Master's in Energy Storage invites its students to the ‘Ocean of Data’ School to dive in deeper into data science and associated innovations in energy industry. 

Unless you are lucky to have contacts at the company of your dreams, the programme networking activities will play a huge role in your career journey after graduation. With most of the opportunities out there not advertised, it is imperative to practice your networking skills and build the right connections during your studies!

Master’s in Energy Storage selected three key industry events for its students to participate in:

Web Summit

The annual conference in Lisbon, considered as one of the best technology events of the year brings Fortune 500 companies, groundbreaking startups, world-class speakers and Master's in Energy Storage students to connect under one roof!

Slush

Concentrated on matchmaking and pitching competitions, Slush is arguably one the most founder-focused events on earth. With an aim to build a start-up community, it is an excellent platform for future entrepreneurs in Master's in Energy Storage!

European Utility Week

Through forward-looking industry challenges at European Utility Week, a main energy event in Europe,  EIT InnoEnergy students present strategic energy solutions and built their professional network!

Throughout the programme students are exposed to multiple opportunities to meet the industry, visit facilities, and participate in networking opportunities.

Students at Aalto University will benefit from its unique location. Battery enthusiasts will be pleased to hear that “Finland has the key raw materials and high-quality chemicals required for battery production”, making it an attractive destination for key businesses in energy storage.

From PV Tech Lab and multiple energy storage projects to Alqueva dam study visit, students will be immersed in the energy storage mission, securing world-class expertise and relevant industry connections.

Students at Politecnico di Torino, will have an opportunity to meet one of the world's leading automotive manufacturers, Maserati. Known for its passion for design and innovation, the company is investing in production, electrification and autonomous driving technologies.

During a tailored company visit, you will build future connections and learn how Maserati drives research technology, development and planning.

A year in Italy is not complete without learning to cook some of the local dishes! Immerse yourself in Italian cuisine and soak up the culture of this vibrant country. 

As food goes way beyond just simple nourishment for Italians, so enjoy a short break from your studies while interacting with your fellow students and professors in this team bonding session!

Delivered by InnoEnergy and leveraging the European Battery Alliance and ecosystem, the Master’s in Energy Storage empowers you with the new-generation technical knowledge and skill set, the business management insight and the innovation mindset to launch a career in one of the fastest-growing, industry-critical markets of the 21^st century Energy storage will drive the global energy transition. Getting ahead of the game today means that you not only future-proof your career in this exciting and fast-evolving space – you position yourself at the forefront of innovation, with the pick of career opportunities in a multi-billion euro market that is set to generate 100,000 new jobs per year from 2020 in Europe alone.

The programme equips you with a solid and comprehensive grounding in the full array of technologies in energy storage though you will be expected to specialise in areas that interest you both in project work and in your Master’s thesis. You will also master the fundamental principles of technology-based entrepreneurship and managerial decision-making. Your learning is enriched throughout by exposure to real-world industry challenges, input from pioneers and experts within the InnoEnergy ecosystem which is part of the European Battery Alliance, and visits to energy storage systems.

You emerge from the programme with the skills and mindset to:

• Enable technical and engineering energy storage solutions to drive the new energy paradigm
• Innovate traditional storage technologies to answer needs in the energy shift
• Develop novel solutions and advanced storage technologies and systems for solving tomorrow’s challenges
• Design and roll out new business models that respond to storage market trends
• Manage teams and new projects in the private and public sector
• Support energy digitalisation and stimulate innovation across different energy streams
• Found and lead new companies and play a leadership role within an emerging energy efficient industry

The Master’s in Energy Storage requires you to study at two separate universities in two different countries. The programme gives you the opportunity to start building your international network by working closely with fellow students from around the world.

After successfully completing the Master’s in Energy Storage programme, you will receive a degree from each of your chosen universities:

Instituto Superior Tecnico, Lisbon, Portugal

Aalto University, Helsinki, Finland

Politecnico di Torino, Torino, Italy