Energy System Analysis 2

2018/2019

Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

Students completing the module, acquire the following: 

Learning objectives

Knowledge

  • Thorough knowledge of technical and economic energy system analysis on a regional, national or international level, including a special focus on renewable energy and energy savings
  • Knowledge of various types of energy system analysis models and their application
  • Knowledge of technical, economic and environmental optimisation criteria in relation to energy planning and societal interests
  • Knowledge of the connection between technical analyses, socio-economic consequences and public regulation

Skills

  • Can analyse and assess consequences of the implementation of large quantities of renewable energy
  • Can analyse the interplay between energy efficiency improvements (saving) and energy supply in a sustainability strategy
  • Can analyse and assess energy systems from technical, economic and environmental criteria
  • Can analyse and assess energy systems from a number of optimisation criteria, including possible conflicting interests
  • Can assess applications for evaluation methods and tools, including critically assess results and conclusions on the basis of different methods and tools

Competences

  • Can prepare proposals for technical system design and combine it with the design of public regulation and strategies in energy planning
  • Can independently start and participate in interdisciplinary tasks and cooperation on an organisation level
  • Can independently take the responsibility for own professional development and specialisation

Type of instruction

Lectures, workshops, seminars, assignments, etc.

Exam

Exams

Name of examEnergy System Analysis 2
Type of exam
Written or oral exam
ECTS5
AssessmentPassed/Not Passed
Type of gradingInternal examination
Criteria of assessmentStated in the Joint Programme Regulations.

Facts about the module

Danish titleEnergisystemanalyse 2
Module codePGLSEPK17203
Module typeCourse
Duration1 semester
SemesterSpring
ECTS5
Language of instructionEnglish
Empty-place SchemeYes
Location of the lectureCampus Aalborg
Responsible for the module

Organisation

Study BoardStudyboard for Planning, Geography and Surveying
DepartmentDepartment of Planning
FacultyTechnical Faculty of IT and Design