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: 20.04.2021 - 04.06.2021
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 30.03.2021-21.12.2112):
Name: Jouni K Juntunen
E-mail: jouni.juntunen@aalto.fi
Office Hours: Via Zoom by appointment
Name: Ines Peixoto
E-mail: ines.peixoto@aalto.fi
Office Hours: Via Zoom 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:
- OVERVIEW
The objective of the course is to develop students’ abilities to understand distributed energy production and consumption from social sciences perspective. The course develops students’ knowledge on sustainability transitions and familiarizes students with contemporary concepts driving energy transition e.g. prosumerism. Furthermore, it addresses renewable and energy efficient business models, different types of innovation systems, innovation dynamics and diffusion.
- PREREQUISITES
This course is part of the advanced studies (master level).
- 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) Recognizing 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.
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:
Group work final report and presentation and peer evaluation (Max 50 points, compulsory)
Group assessment. max 40
Individual evaluation based on peer feedback from group members, max 10 points
Personal assignments 4 pcs (Max 50 points, compulsory)
3 x writing assignment (+peer assessment 3x2 papers), max 30 points
1 x literature quiz assignment, max 20 points
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:
Classroom hours
70 % common real time session attendance obligatory. Details released in the beginning of the course.
Group work
60h
Pre-readings and individual home exercises
120h
Total
160h (6 ECTS)
This calculation replaces the one available in Oodi and the earlier course descriptions.
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:
See full syllabus document (pdf on the course main page)
Registration for Courses
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
via WebOodi
Applies in this implementation:
See full syllabus document (pdf on the course main page)
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:
See full syllabus document (pdf on the course main page)
Details on the schedule
Applies in this implementation:
See full syllabus document (pdf on the course main page)
- Teacher: Juntunen Jouni
- Teacher: Peixoto Ines