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: 14.04.2020 - 29.05.2020

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 14.03.2020-21.12.2112):

Name: Jouni K Juntunen 

E-mail: jouni.juntunen@aalto.fi

Office: R208 (Otaniemi, Väre building)

Office Hours: Via Skype 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:

    Online course in 2020 because of corona outbreak. See a separate Syllabus document.

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

  • Applies in this implementation:

    Online course in 2020 because of corona outbreak. See a separate Syllabus document.

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:

    Online course in 2020 because of corona outbreak. See a separate Syllabus document.

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:

    Online course in 2020 because of corona outbreak. See a separate Syllabus document.

Registration for Courses
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    via WebOodi

  • Applies in this implementation:

    Online course in 2020 because of corona outbreak. See a separate Syllabus document.

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:

    Online course in 2020 because of corona outbreak. See a separate Syllabus document.

Details on the schedule
  • Applies in this implementation:

    Online course in 2020 because of corona outbreak. See a separate Syllabus document.