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