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The Transition to the Decarbonised Economy of Tomorrow
- 5 Sequences
- Intermediate Level
- Starts on January 16, 2023
- Ends on March 6, 2023
Course details
Syllabus
Week 1: Key elements of energy markets and the energy transition
Why we need the energy transition and the tools and technologies currently working towards achieving this, including renewable energy sources and flexibility options..
Week 2: The economics of renewables and renewable energy policies
The business case for renewable energies and the different support schemes in place to integrate them into the energy market.
Week 3: Decarbonization and carbon markets
The different methods of carbon pricing and the emission trading scheme, using the European union as a case study.
Week 4: Energy Vision of the European Union
The 2050 goals for the European energy market, what is needed to be done to achieve these goals. That will outline how the energy system will look like by that time.
Week 5: Next steps forward
Prerequisite
None. Following the MOOC "Energy Markets of Today" beforehand is recommended but not required.
Instructors
Rudi Hakvoort
Associate professor
Delft Universtity of Technology
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