Modul

The assessment is carried out as partial written exams (according to Section 4(2), 1 of the examination regulation) about the lecture Introduction into Energy Economics [2581010] and one optional lecture of the module. The examinations are offered every semester. Re-examinations are offered at every ordinary examination date. The assessment procedures are described for each course of the module seperately.

The overall grade of the module is the average of the grades for each course weighted by the credits and truncated after the first decimal.

The student

• is able to understand interdependencies in energy economics and to evaluate ecological impacts in energy supply,
• is able to assess the different energy carriers and their characteristics,
• knows the energy political framework conditions,
• gains knowledge about new market-based conditions and the cost and potentials of renewable energies in particular.

The lecture Introduction into Energy Economics [2581010] has to be examined.

Introduction to Energy Economics: Characterisation (reserves, suppliers, cost, technologies) of different energy carriers (coal, gas, oil, electricity, heat etc.)

Renewable Energy - Resources, Technology and Economics: Characterisation of different renewable energy carriers (wind, solar, hydro, geothermal etc.)

Energy Policy: Management of energy flows, energy-political targets and instruments (emission trading etc.)

The courses are conceived in a way that they can be attended independently from each other. Therefore, it is possible to start the module in winter and summer term.

The total workload for this module is approximately 270 hours. For further information see German version.