Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years (1.8.2018-31.7.2020), 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
Understanding the fundamentals of new and renewable energy technologies: physical principles, resource potential, technology solutions, applications, and technology trends. Capabilities to apply this knowledge into various research, development or planning tasks of new sustainable energy systems. Learn using key tools for understanding the energy transition and new energy technologies (IPAT, diffusion model, learning curve, Hottel) and technoeconomics (LCOE-models, design tools).
Credits: 5
Schedule: 09.09.2020 - 09.12.2020
Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Muhammad Asghar, Peter Lund
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Peter Lund, Asghar Muhammad
Contact information for the course (valid 24.08.2020-21.12.2112):
Professor Peter Lund, peter.lund[at]aalto.fi
Docent Imran Asghar, imran.asghar[at]aalto.fi
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:
1/3 of the course: global energy system, energy-climate nexus, key energy scenarios, energy change; 2/3 of the course: new energy technologies, bioenergy and biofuels, wave and marine power, wind power, solar energy, fuel cells and hydrogen.
Applies in this implementation:
- Aim: “To understand the physical principles of new and renewable energy technologies, their main applications, future potential and trends. To be able to use key analytical tools in this context. To obtain a good insight into new and renewable energy sources, adequate capabilities to apply this knowledge into various research, development or planning tasks of new energy systems”
- First part of the course (assessment focus): global energy system, change drives, penetration of new technologies, diffusion and learning models, energy scenarios; economics
- Second part of the course (technology focus): new energy technologies, bioenergy and biofuels, wave and marine power, geothermal energy, wind power, solar energy, fuel cells and hydrogen, planning of energy systems.
- Linking of the course to your studies
–Course as part of the basic studies• Part of your own major/minor subject• Energy Science (PHYS) major or minor• Energy Science minor (20 cr, tailormade contents)• Aalto Multi-Disciplinary Energy Studies Minor Programme–Post-graduate studies
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Final exam or project work and home assignments.
Passing of course in autumn: 80 % of the maximum points of home exercises + project work accepted (in this case the course grade will be the same as the project work grade, each student will be appraised for fullfilling equal workload in the team). The project work is done in a team of 3-4 persons; the team delivers a report (10-20 pages).
or
by exam (home exercise points can give up to 6 points in the December exam). Later by exam only; Grades 0 (rejected) to 5 (excellent) apply.
Applies in this implementation:
Passing the course:
1) 10/12 (max) points from the home-exercises (12). Project work approved (scoring 0-5) with dead-line Dec 20 2020 or Jan 24 2021
/OR/
2) Home-exercises give 0-6 extra points in Exam (Dec 9 and 22 Feb, 2 June)
/OR/
3) Later on, exam only
Due to Covid-19, the group work may need to be done individual only, unless the Aalto guidelines change.
Workload
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Lectures 24 hours (2 hours per week); exercises 24 hours; project work or preparation for exam
and independent (home) work 87h.
DETAILS
Study Material
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Course material will be available through MyCourses system. Good e-books available. For each lecture (2 hours/lecture), overheads and background material will be available incl. home reading before each lecture (1 hour/lecture). 1-2 key questions will follow each lecture for general discussion (15 min/lecture). The course is given in ENGLISH; written contributions required can be either in English or in native Finnish/Swedish.
Applies in this implementation:
Lecture notes, background information and exercises will be delivered through the MyCourses.
Prerequisites
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Basic skills typically acquired after 2 years of studies.
Registration for Courses
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Registration via WebOodi.
Applies in this implementation:
Lecture schedule:1Global Energy System (9.9)2Scenarios (16.9)3Technology Diffusion (23.9)4Economics (30.9)5Wind Power (7.10)6Wave Power and Geothermal (14.10)7Bioenergy (28.10)8Biofuels (4.11)9Fuel Cells and Hydrogen (11.11)10Solar Energy (18.11)11Solar Markets (Guest Lecture) (25.11)12Optional lecture (tbd) (2.12)
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
7 Affordable and Clean Energy
9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
13 Climate Action
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Lectures: Professor Peter Lund, Exercises: 2 graduate students
Contacts: firstname.lastname@aalto.fi.The course comprises two parts:
1) Part I (lectures 1-4): understanding global energy system, drivers of change, and how new energy technologies will fit into the "big picture". Learning key tools to investigate the "energy change"- and energy transitions. Key topics include: Global Energy Systems and Dynamics; Energy and Climate Scenarios; IPAT-model, Resource models
2) Part II (lectures 5-12): fundamentals, potential, and restrictions of new energy technologies (solar, wind, wave, bioenergy/biofuels and biogas, fuel cells and hydrogen). Tools: Renewable Energy Source Assessment and Energy Planning tools; Individual Technology Sections (solar, wind, bio, wave, fuel cells).Post-graduate students without prior knowledge in new energy technologies can also include this course in their studies.
Applies in this implementation:
Lecture schedule:1Global Energy System (9.9)2Scenarios (16.9)3Technology Diffusion (23.9)4Economics (30.9)5Wind Power (7.10)6Wave Power and Geothermal (14.10)7Bioenergy (28.10)8Biofuels (4.11)9Fuel Cells and Hydrogen (11.11)10Solar Energy (18.11)11Solar Markets (Guest Lecture) (25.11)12Optional lecture (tbd) (2.12)
Details on the schedule
Applies in this implementation:
Lectures *): Due to the Covid-19 pandemic all lectures will be given remotely through Teams or Zoom (links will be sent separately)
Wed 14:15-16:00 9 Sep – 14 Oct and 28 Oct– 2 Dec 2020
*) Please check from MyCourses lectures as there may be a few changes during the autumn (swapping lecture and exercises). Lectures are NOT compulsory.Exercises: Thu 12:15-14:00
Exercise #1 is a remote reading tasks with questions. Exercises #2-12 will be remotely handled for the time being, but we will follow Aalto instructions to update this point, whenever possible.
- Opettaja: Asghar Imran
- Opettaja: Jasiunas Justinas
- Opettaja: Lund Peter