Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

Learning objectives

Knowledge

• Has knowledge of the historical development of energy systems and technologies
• Has knowledge of the key challenges of the energy system in transitioning towards 100% renewable systems
• Has knowledge of energy consumption patterns and practice in relation to energy use
• Can understand key technical characteristics relating to sustainable integration technologies and energy planning
• Has knowledge about the challenges with local energy planning
• Has knowledge of planning approaches, instruments and tools in relation to local energy planning

Skills

• Can independently assess potentials and impacts of technological choices using relevant tools and methods
• Has the basic skills of using a tool for holistic energy system analysis
• Has the basic skills of deploying relevant energy planning methods and tools, for example Strategic Energy Planning

Competences

• Can identify key elements of lock-in and potentials for sustainable transitions within the energy sector
• Can identify solutions within the city towards the transition to a Smart Energy System.
• Can differentiate between technological impact on the individual and system level, as well as between local, regional, national and international solutions.

Type of instruction

Lectures, workshops, synopses, seminars, assignments, etc.

Exam

Exams