V2G (Vehicle-to-Grid) Networks Course
Online course of 300 hours in V2G (Vehicle-to-Grid) networks. 6 modules covering vehicle-grid integration, ISO 15118-20 and OCPP communication, grid connection requirements, flexibility markets and charging optimisation, with an assigned technical tutor.
V2G (Vehicle-to-Grid) Networks Course — studying from Ireland
Ireland's electromobility and energy storage sector is growing, supported by national climate and transport policy, public charging infrastructure programmes and renewable electricity generation. Research institutions and companies in Ireland work on battery systems, power electronics, hydrogen technologies and grid integration. Engineers in this area contribute to charging network design, battery management, energy storage projects and the decarbonisation of transport and industry. Policy and regulation are coordinated by government departments and the national energy regulator, alongside European rules on batteries and emissions.
Fees for Ireland: €546 (Euro), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Ireland
Typical roles
Questions from Ireland
Which Irish bodies regulate or recognise electromobility, battery and hydrogen engineering?
Sustainable energy and related policy in Ireland involves the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland and the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications. Engineers Ireland sets professional standards for engineers. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not accredited by any national body, so recognition depends on employers or the relevant body, and you should verify it before enrolling.
Do Irish employers in batteries and hydrogen value private online qualifications?
Ireland has growing interest in electrification, energy storage and hydrogen, with employers in energy, transport and manufacturing. They typically prioritise experience, technical competence and relevant degrees. A private online qualification may support an application, but how it is judged is for each employer. No career outcome can be guaranteed.
Can I combine this with a job, and does the workload suit part-time study?
The programme is fully online and taught in English, so you can study from anywhere in Ireland without travel or a student visa. Master's programmes total 1,900 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 and specialist courses 300. You will have an assigned technical tutor, fees can be paid in instalments, and employer sponsorship may be possible if your employer supports energy-transition training.
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What you will be able to do
Understand the different modes of vehicle-grid integration.
Analyse the communication protocols used in bidirectional charging.
Verify the technical requirements for grid connection.
Evaluate flexibility services and how they are remunerated.
Apply charging and discharging optimisation algorithms.
Estimate the impact on battery degradation.
Design a technically and economically viable V2G system.
Who it's for
- Vehicle-grid integration engineers
- Flexibility market specialists
- Distribution network engineers
- Developers of charge management software
- Electric fleet managers
- Energy and mobility consultants
- Engineering or science graduates looking to move into the energy and utilities sector
What you'll work with
- ISO 15118-20 (vehicle-to-grid communication interface)
- IEC 61851-1 (electric vehicle conductive charging systems)
- Regulation (EU) 2016/631 (network code on requirements for grid connection of generators)
- Regulation (EU) 2023/1804 (deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure)
- Royal Decree 1053/2014 (ITC-BT-52) (Spanish low-voltage regulation for EV charging installations)
- IEC 62196-3 (plugs and couplers for DC charging)
- OCPP 2.0.1 (Open Charge Alliance) (Open Charge Point Protocol)
- Regulation (EU) 2019/943 (internal market for electricity)
- MATLAB/Simulink
- Python with Pyomo
- OpenDSS
- HOMER Grid
- Wireshark
6 modules
1.1Unidirectional charging, V1G, V2H, V2B and V2G1.2How the power system works1.3Flexibility services for the grid1.4Bidirectional AC and DC charging1.5Bidirectional chargers and converters1.6Aggregators and charge managers1.7Battery degradation from additional cycling1.8International pilot projects1.9Technical and regulatory barriers1.10Case study: analysis of a V2G pilot with a school bus fleet
2.1ISO 15118-20 vehicle-charger communication2.2Plug & Charge and digital certificates2.3OCPP 2.0.1 protocol2.4Bidirectional CHAdeMO protocol2.5Communication with the grid operator2.6OpenADR protocol for demand response2.7Interoperability and conformance testing2.8Communication cybersecurity2.9User data management2.10Lab: analysis of OCPP messages from a charging session
3.1Grid codes for generators3.2Inverter and protection requirements3.3Power quality and harmonics3.4Anti-islanding protection in bidirectional chargers3.5Bidirectional metering and meters3.6Self-consumption and grid export3.7Requirements for low-voltage charging3.8Distribution network stability3.9Coordination with the distribution system operator3.10Practical exercise: checking the connection requirements of a charger
4.1Wholesale markets and hourly prices4.2System balancing services4.3Frequency regulation with fleets4.4Local congestion management4.5Peak shaving and demand response4.6Price arbitrage with vehicle batteries4.7User remuneration4.8Aggregation business models4.9European electricity market regulation4.10Workshop: optimising charging and discharging with hourly prices
5.1Modelling vehicle availability5.2Demand and generation forecasting5.3Charging optimisation algorithms5.4Integration with photovoltaics and buildings5.5Microgrids with electric vehicles5.6Impact on battery service life5.7Manufacturer warranties and bidirectional discharge5.8Economic assessment for the user5.9System performance indicators5.10Case study: microgrid for a corporate car park
6.1Definition of the case study6.2Characterisation of the fleet and the grid6.3Proposed technical architecture6.4Protocols and cybersecurity6.5Market participation strategy6.6Operation simulation6.7Economic and technical assessment6.8Conclusions and recommendations6.9Report and presentation6.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within the intake, so you can combine the programme with your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is MATLAB/Simulink, Python with Pyomo, OpenDSS, HOMER Grid and Wireshark, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures: simulation of a bidirectional fleet, protocol analysis of a charging session and economic assessment of flexibility services. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final capstone project.
Standards covered: ISO 15118-20, IEC 61851-1, Regulation (EU) 2016/631, Regulation (EU) 2023/1804, Royal Decree 1053/2014 (ITC-BT-52), IEC 62196-3, OCPP 2.0.1 (Open Charge Alliance), Regulation (EU) 2019/943
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
- No prior qualification is required.
- An internet connection and a computer capable of running 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 300 hours over 3 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with MATLAB/Simulink, Python with Pyomo, OpenDSS, HOMER Grid and Wireshark, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute certificate, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the final project. 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 are recognised in a higher programme in the same area (postgraduate diploma or master's). Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
No prior qualification is required: you need an internet connection, 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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