pre014 - Fundamentals for Renewable Energy (Course overview)

Primer: During the semester
RE Management: At the end of the lecture period

Primer: Practical Exercises (3 exercises, weight 1/3 each)
RE Management: Written Exam

After successful completion of the module students should be able to:

• develop a basic understanding and skills for programming in languages relevant for energy systems analysis and modelling (Python)
• understand and apply fundamental approaches for modelling energy systems (statistical and analytical models)
• understand the most important economic principles
• have a basic understanding of the functioning of energy markets
• have an overview of the types and effectiveness of policies to promote renewable energy technologies
• understand the interaction between society and renewable energy technologies
• know which aspects play an important role when founding renewable energy start-ups and developing corporate strategies in the renewable energy sector
• be able to assess alternative investment and financing possibilities in the context of renewable energy