Course description
The Transition to the Decarbonised Economy of Tomorrow
How can economic strategies bring our current, fossil fuel based energy system into a carbon neutral future? According to the International Panel on Climate Change, we have only limited time left to keep global temperatures below 1.50 C and to avoid a climate crisis. How do we go about decarbonizing our economy? What are the best renewable energy sources to bring about this transition? And how do we convince investors that renewables really are the best option?
These and more questions will be addressed in this course. Moreover, we will identify the steps the European Union needs to take to reach its goal of a carbon neutral economy by 2050.
In order to understand the energy transition options, we will examine the impact the introduction of carbon free energy production has on the market. Increasingly wind and solar power and other technologies, are integrating into the energy mix at a high level. Looking at real life cases and expert predictions, you will look into these technologies, their integration in current market designs and the economic strategies needed for their implementation.
None of this can be done, of course, without the help of governmental policies. Using real life case studies, you will learn about the business case for renewable energies and how government support schemes, such as subsidies and green certificates, are currently driving the boom in the renewable energy sector. You will also learn about the implementation of carbon markets and carbon pricing and be able to discuss how effective this strategy has been in the European Union.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
Prerequisites
None. Following the MOOC "Energy Markets of Today" beforehand is recommended but not required.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
What you'll learn
- The impact of the energy transition on energy markets, including the introduction of renewable energy sources and storage technologies;
- To understand the business case for renewable energy technologies and to detail different support schemes for renewable energy sources;
- To discuss different methods of carbon pricing, including discussing the origin and the implementation of the emission trading scheme;
- To describe the goals and appearance of the European energy system and energy market of 2050, discussing the steps necessary to achieve these goals.
Training Course Content
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
Course delivery details
This course is offered through Delft University of Technology, a partner institute of EdX.
4-6 hours per week
Expenses
- Verified Track -$129
- Audit Track - Free