Education Needs, Methods and Tools

Alkistis  Kontou; Panos Kotsampopoulos; Kai Heussen; Leonard Enrique Ramos Perez; Thomas I. Strasser; Evangelos Rikos; Georgios Makrides; Zhiwang Feng; Panagiotis Karafotis; Alexandros  Paspatis; Mazher Syed; Georg Lauss; Mihai Calin; Nikos Hatziargyriou

doi:10.1007/978-3-031-99451-7_9

Education Needs, Methods and Tools

Alkistis Kontou
, Panos Kotsampopoulos
, Kai Heussen
, Leonard Enrique Ramos Perez
, Thomas I. Strasser
, Evangelos Rikos
, Georgios Makrides
, Zhiwang Feng
, Panagiotis Karafotis
, Alexandros Paspatis
, Mazher Syed
, Georg Lauss
, Mihai Calin
, Nikos Hatziargyriou

Power and Renewable Gas Systems

National Technical University of Athens
Technical University of Denmark
Centre For Renewable Energy Sources and Saving (CRES)
University of Cyprus
University of Strathclyde
HEDNO Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator
Manchester Metropolitan University
WSP UK

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Abstract

This chapter addresses the evolving educational needs in the energy sector, emphasizing interdisciplinary training and the integration of modern teaching methods and tools. It highlights the importance of open-source e-learning resources, virtual and remote laboratories, and interactive educational tools in fostering practical skills and theoretical knowledge. Additionally, it underscores the contributions of the ERIGrid 2.0 project in developing comprehensive training programs and resources to equip the next generation of energy professionals with the necessary expertise to meet industry demands.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	European Guide to Smart Energy System Testing
Subtitle of host publication	The ERIGrid 2.0 Approach for Evaluating Complex Smart Energy System Configurations
Editors	Thomas I. Strasser, Mihai Calin, Leonard Enrique Ramos Perez
Place of Publication	Cham
Publisher	Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Chapter	9
Pages	105-117
Number of pages	13
ISBN (Electronic)	978-3-031-99451-7
ISBN (Print)	978-3-031-99451-7
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-99451-7_9
Publication status	Published - 28 Dec 2025

Publication series

Name	SpringerBriefs in Energy
Publisher	Spriner Nature
ISSN (Print)	2191-5520
ISSN (Electronic)	2191-5539

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
SDG 13 Climate Action

Research Field

Power System Digitalisation
Power System Planning and Operation

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Kontou, A., Kotsampopoulos, P., Heussen, K., Ramos Perez, L. E., Strasser, T. I., Rikos, E., Makrides, G., Feng, Z., Karafotis, P., Paspatis, A., Syed, M., Lauss, G., Calin, M., & Hatziargyriou, N. (2025). Education Needs, Methods and Tools. In T. I. Strasser, M. Calin, & L. E. Ramos Perez (Eds.), European Guide to Smart Energy System Testing: The ERIGrid 2.0 Approach for Evaluating Complex Smart Energy System Configurations (pp. 105-117). (SpringerBriefs in Energy). Springer Nature Switzerland AG. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-99451-7_9

Kontou, Alkistis ; Kotsampopoulos, Panos ; Heussen, Kai et al. / Education Needs, Methods and Tools. European Guide to Smart Energy System Testing: The ERIGrid 2.0 Approach for Evaluating Complex Smart Energy System Configurations. editor / Thomas I. Strasser ; Mihai Calin ; Leonard Enrique Ramos Perez. Cham : Springer Nature Switzerland AG, 2025. pp. 105-117 (SpringerBriefs in Energy).

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Kontou A, Kotsampopoulos P, Heussen K, Ramos Perez LE, Strasser TI, Rikos E et al. Education Needs, Methods and Tools. In Strasser TI, Calin M, Ramos Perez LE, editors, European Guide to Smart Energy System Testing: The ERIGrid 2.0 Approach for Evaluating Complex Smart Energy System Configurations. Cham: Springer Nature Switzerland AG. 2025. p. 105-117. (SpringerBriefs in Energy). doi: 10.1007/978-3-031-99451-7_9