Master’s in E-Mobility Hubs with Renewables and Storage Engineering — PV+BESS+EV, Design and Operation
Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in e-mobility hub engineering with renewables and storage — PV+BESS+EV, design and operation. 12 modules covering PV generation, stationary BESS, hub charging infrastructure, integrated electrical design, energy management systems, modelling and simulation, O&M, permitting, economics and urban integration, with an assigned technical tutor.
Master’s in E-Mobility Hubs with Renewables and Storage Engineering — PV+BESS+EV, Design and Operation — studying from Australia
Australia holds significant critical mineral resources, including lithium, nickel and cobalt, which supports a growing interest in battery supply chains and processing. The government's hydrogen and battery strategies aim to build domestic capability in clean energy technologies. Electric vehicle adoption is increasing, and charging infrastructure is expanding across major cities and highways. Engineers contribute to battery design, electrical systems, hydrogen production and storage, and charging networks. Employers include mining companies, energy firms, research institutions and emerging battery and hydrogen developers.
Fees for Australia: A$15,800 (AUD), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Australia
Typical roles
Questions from Australia
Which Australian bodies cover batteries, electromobility and hydrogen engineering?
Engineers Australia is the main professional body, and Standards Australia develops relevant technical standards. Hydrogen and battery projects also fall under state and federal energy and safety regulators. SEIUM's private qualifications are not accredited by these bodies, so recognition depends on the employer or regulator.
What careers in Australia's batteries and hydrogen sectors could this support?
Australia has growing battery manufacturing and storage projects, hydrogen developments, and electric vehicle and charging infrastructure work. Employers typically value demonstrated technical competence and project experience. A SEIUM qualification may help, but acceptance is decided by each employer.
Can I manage this online alongside a job in Australia?
Yes, the programmes are fully online and taught in English, so you can study from Australia with no student visa required. Specialist courses are 300 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 and master's 1,900, with an assigned technical tutor and final project. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship may be possible.
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What you will be able to do
Design e-mobility hubs with on-site generation and storage.
Size PV and BESS systems for charging.
Design the integrated electrical architecture of the hub.
Develop energy management systems with forecasting.
Simulate the hub's annual performance.
Assess economic and environmental viability.
Prepare the comprehensive project for a PV+BESS+EV hub.
Who it's for
- Energy hub engineers.
- PV systems engineers moving into e-mobility.
- Energy storage engineers.
- Energy management system engineers.
- E-mobility project managers.
- Distributed energy consultants.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter e-mobility.
What you'll work with
- ITC-BT-52 (REBT, Spanish low-voltage regulation for charging infrastructure)
- Royal Decree 244/2019 (self-consumption in Spain)
- IEC 62933-5-2 (safety requirements for grid-integrated battery storage)
- IEC 61851-1 (EV conductive charging systems: general requirements)
- Regulation (EU) 2023/1804 (AFIR, alternative fuels infrastructure)
- NFPA 855 (installation of stationary energy storage systems)
- IEC 62446-1 (PV systems: testing, documentation and maintenance)
- UNE-EN 50549-1 (connection of generating plants to distribution networks)
- PVsyst
- HOMER Pro
- DIgSILENT PowerFactory
- Python
- AutoCAD
12 modules · 1900 h
1.1The energy and mobility hub concept1.2Types: urban, logistics and motorway1.3Integration of PV, BESS and charging1.4Multimodal hubs with micromobility1.5User services and retail1.6European reference cases1.7Fleet and private user requirements1.8Hub success indicators1.9Technical and regulatory barriers1.10Case study: analysis of a logistics hub
2.1Solar resource and irradiation2.2PV modules and technologies2.3Solar carports and structures2.4String and central inverters2.5Plant sizing2.6Losses and performance ratio2.7Shading and orientation2.8Simulation with PVsyst2.9Maintenance of PV installations2.10Lab: solar carport simulation
3.1LFP chemistry for stationary use3.2BESS container architecture3.3Power conversion systems (PCS)3.4Battery management system3.5Energy and power sizing3.6Degradation and service life3.7Fire safety to NFPA 8553.8Ventilation and gas detection3.9Second life of traction batteries3.10Practical: BESS sizing for a hub
4.1Mix of AC and DC power levels4.2HPC and megawatt chargers4.3Fleet depot charging4.4Internal power distribution4.5Shared DC bus4.6Integration of chargers with BESS4.7Bay layout and circulation4.8Accessibility for heavy-duty vehicles4.9Hub scalability4.10Workshop: mixed charging layout
5.1AC and DC hub architectures5.2Grid-connected and islanded microgrids5.3Protection and coordination5.4Medium voltage and transformation5.5Power quality and harmonics5.6Integrated earthing5.7Self-consumption regulations in Spain5.8Single-line diagrams of the hub5.9Grid connection requirements5.10Lab: single-line diagram of a PV+BESS+EV hub
6.1Architecture of the hub EMS6.2Solar generation forecasting6.3Charging demand forecasting6.4Day-ahead dispatch optimisation6.5Real-time control6.6Management of contracted power6.7Interaction with electricity markets6.8Integration with charging platforms6.9Energy performance indicators6.10Practical: EMS algorithm in Python
7.1Annual time-series simulation7.2PV generation models7.3Battery and degradation models7.4Stochastic arrival models7.5Co-simulation of energy and mobility7.6Sensitivity analysis7.7Sizing optimisation7.8HOMER and Python tools7.9Validation with operating data7.10Workshop: annual simulation with HOMER
8.1Hub monitoring and SCADA8.2Maintenance of PV, BESS and chargers8.3Alarm and fault management8.4Availability and service contracts8.5Personal safety8.6Management of battery incidents8.7Cybersecurity of OT systems8.8Customer and fleet management8.9Continuous improvement of operations8.10Case study: integrated O&M plan
9.1Self-consumption with surplus9.2Behind-the-meter storage9.3Grid access and connection9.4Planning and environmental licences9.5Fire protection regulations9.6AFIR Regulation and obligations9.7Public grants and European funds9.8Selling energy to third parties9.9Metering and billing requirements9.10Practical: permitting a hub
10.1Investment costs by subsystem10.2Operating and energy costs10.3Charging revenue10.4Savings from power and self-consumption10.5Revenue from grid services10.6NPV, IRR and LCOE metrics10.7Risk and scenario analysis10.8Project finance10.9Ownership and concession models10.10Workshop: financial model of a hub
11.1Carbon footprint of the hub11.2Life cycle assessment11.3Landscape and urban integration11.4Noise and impacts on the surroundings11.5Shared and multimodal mobility11.6Sustainability certifications11.7Circular economy of batteries11.8Public participation in the project11.9Environmental and ESG reporting11.10Case study: hub in a business park
12.1Definition of users and demand12.2Sizing of PV generation12.3Sizing of storage12.4Design of the charging infrastructure12.5Electrical design and EMS12.6Annual simulation of the hub12.7Economic and environmental assessment12.8Hub operation plan12.9Master's Thesis report12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within the intake, so it can be combined with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is PVsyst, HOMER Pro, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, Python and AutoCAD, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures for annual simulation of energy hubs, sizing of stationary storage and design of microgrids with charging. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.
Standards covered: ITC-BT-52 (REBT), Royal Decree 244/2019 (self-consumption), IEC 62933-5-2, IEC 61851-1, Regulation (EU) 2023/1804 (AFIR), NFPA 855, IEC 62446-1, UNE-EN 50549-1.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- A university degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
- An internet connection and a computer able to run the programme software.
- English sufficient to read technical standards.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 1,900 hours over 12–14 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with PVsyst, HOMER Pro, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, Python and AutoCAD, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the Master's Thesis. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the higher programme. Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
A university degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent professional experience, plus a computer able to run the programme software and English sufficient to read technical standards.
Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.
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