Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

 

After completion of the course the student should be able to:

1) Describe current energy market and its’ challenges.
2) View energy production and consumption as socio-technical system. Develop an understanding of the complexity of sustainability transitions and how it is influenced by energy policy. Critically analyze systemic change with the help of transition and innovation theories (multi-level perspective, strategic niche management, technological innovation systems.)
3) Recognize how energy industry can collaborate in order to innovate more sustainable and more inclusive businesses.
4) Understand relations, processes, organizations and dynamics of ‘co-provision’ / prosumerism.
5) Recognize and develop various business and financing models that can be used in energy business.

Credits: 6

Schedule: 16.04.2019 - 31.05.2019

Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Jouni Juntunen, Samuli Patala

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Jouni Juntunen

Contact information for the course (valid 25.03.2019-21.12.2112):

Name: Jouni K Juntunen 

E-mail:jouni.juntunen@aalto.fi

Office: R208 (Otaniemi, Väre building)

Office Hours: by appointment

 

Name:Paula Kivimaa

E-mail:paula.kivimaa@ymparisto.fi

Office:

Office Hours:by appointment

CEFR level (applies in this implementation):

Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):

Teaching language: English

Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    The course is designed as a strategic knowledge and experience sharing process at the intersection between research and practice. The course gives theoretical expertise on energy innovations and business models, foundations of systemic change and sustainable energy transition. The sessions combine in-depth theoretical discussions with concrete business cases and visiting lectures. Moreover, the course also covers literature and theories relevant to decentralized energy systems: energy communities and prosumerism.

  • Applies in this implementation:

    See Syllabus in my courses for the further details. 

    Please note, if there is a conflict in information between this syllabus and the pdf version under MyCoiourses, the latter one should be followed.

Assessment Methods and Criteria
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Assessments, group work and exam graded seprately to form total grade.

    Course grade: 1-5

Workload
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Contact teaching 32 h
    Group work  50 h
    Independent work 74h
    Exam (4h)  

    Total 160h (6ECTS)

  • Applies in this implementation:

     Week 1Week 2Week 3Week 4Week 5Week 6Week 7Total
    Lectures333666330
    Pre readings02,57727328,5
    Time to think and prepare for exam040444925
    Assignments0,5 33 3 9,5
    Group work 1012812101062
    Exam      44
    Total3,519,52528243029159

DETAILS

Study Material
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Study Material  
    A selection of articles and book chapters. Required pre-readings for each lecture (2-3 articles per lecture).

  • Applies in this implementation:

    Khosla (10-4).pdf Wesoff (10-3).pdf Wohlsen (10-2).pdf Ghost Nanda (10-1).pdf Hughes - The evolution of large technological systems (3-3 opt) Business models for sustainable energy Lemley - (4-1).pdf Seyfang (3-2) Markard et al (5-1).pdf Richter (9-4 opt).pdf Bradshaw Lienert (4-2).pdf Van Vliet et al (3-1).pdf Jenkings et al (4-4 opt).pdf Edgerton (4-3).pdf Kivimaa Mickwitz (6-2).pdf D'Agostino (9-3) Bolton Hannon (9-1).pdf Schot et al (7-1).pdf Kivimaa Kern (6-1).pdf Friebe et al (9-2).pdf

Registration for Courses
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    via WebOodi

  • Applies in this implementation:

    Policy on freeriding

    Our principle is that each group makes sure that all group members contribute to the group work process and outcomes. If there is a problem with lack of contribution, please consult Jouni Juntunen. In case all other group members agree, it is possible for us to give a particular group member a lower grade than the others, or fail him/her altogether. Please make use of this possibility, it has been done before.

SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    7 Affordable and Clean Energy

    9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

    11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

    12 Responsible Production and Consumption

    13 Climate Action

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    The number of students admitted to the course is restricted to 50.

    Priority is given to:
    Priority list: 1. Advanced Energy Solutions 2. Creative sustainability students 3. CEMS students 4. Exchange students 5. MIB students 6. Other BIZ students 7. Internal mobility students
    There is compulsory attendance the day your group is presenting. Students are further strongly encouraged to be present during the first class.

  • Applies in this implementation:

    Policy on freeriding

    Our principle is that each group makes sure that all group members contribute to the group work process and outcomes. If there is a problem with lack of contribution, please consult Jouni Juntunen. In case all other group members agree, it is possible for us to give a particular group member a lower grade than the others, or fail him/her altogether. Please make use of this possibility, it has been done before.

Details on the schedule
  • Applies in this implementation:

    Personal assignment 1 is due: individual deadlines

    Personal assignment 2 is due: 13.5.2019

    Personal assignment 3 is due : 20.5.2019

    Group work draft report for commenting is due: 20.5.2019

    Group work comments for other group to be given: 23.5.2019

    Group work presentation is held: 28.5.2019

    Group work final report and peer evaluationis due: 4.6.2019

    1stexam: 31.5.2019, 09.00-13.00, in R001/U4 (U142). 

    2ndand 3rdexam will be organized in autumn 2019. Exact times given after the summer break.