Course Content

The proven negative impacts of the extensive use of fossil energy put pressure on energy transition and the implementation of various renewable energy technologies. This course offers an overview of energy resources and the management of energy production and supply. Further, we systematically examine the intersections between energy use and the environment, between energy use and economic growth, and between energy demand and supply, including regulatory frameworks. The course also offers analyses of potential strategies for improved access to electricity in under-served regions, particularly by community empowerment for local production (e.g. biomass). The course connects to Financial Management in discussing funding options for renewable energy initiatives.

Learning Objectives

After completing the course, the student should be able to:

• Understand the use of primary energy sources, electricity generation, and types and characteristics of power plants

• Discuss strategies to promote renewable energies (e.g. feed-in tariffs, tax holidays, and renewable portfolio standards)

• Have a deep understanding of management issues and challenges related to energy production and distribution

• Develop frameworks that enable enhanced renewable energy usage

• Contribute to increasing energy efficiency

• Understand energy costing across power plant lifetime (levelized cost of energy, LCOE)

Books and Reading Material

• Assmann, D., Laumanns, U., & Uh, D. (Eds.). (2006). Renewable energy: A global review of technologies, policies and markets. London: Earthscan.

• Hishida, M., Fumizawa, M., Inaba, Y., Aritomi, M., Nomura, S., Kosaka, S., Yamada, S., & Ogata, K. (1997). Nuclear energy conversion systems for arresting global warming. Energy Conversion and Management, 38(10-13), 1365-1375.

• Mallon, K. (Ed.). (2006). Renewable energy policy and politics: A handbook for decision-making. London: Earthscan.

• Tharakan, P. J., de Castro, J., & Kroeger, T. (2007). Energy sector assistance in developing countries: Current trends and policy recommendations. Energy Policy, 35(1), 734-738.

• Usher, B. (2019). Renewable Energy: A Primer for the Twenty-First Century. New York: Columbia University Press.

• We also recommend students to investigate learning resources available from the following website: https://www.iea.org/

Course Coordinator

Deendarlianto, Professor (Universitas Gadjah Mada)

Mohan Lal Kolhe, Professor (University of Agder)