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.
- Teacher: Jouni Juntunen