Study Guide

Objective

Discuss Sankey diagrams with respect to climate change impacts
Review and evaluate a range of low carbon energy generation technologies
Appraise the benefits/limitations of developing energy storage solutions
Describe the challenges of renewable energy and grid distribution infrastructure
Identify `nudge´ psychology with policy to modify human behavioural patterns

Content

This course focuses on a number of renewable low carbon and rapidly emerging energy storage alternatives. Specifically, those related to the transport and power generation sectors. It will discuss current and future implementation as a means to limit the emissions of GHG’s and thereby mitigate the effects of global warming.

Location and time

Autumn-Winter 2025 Place: Vaasa Campus
Lectures in class are held in Novia according to the schedule in Peppi/Tuudo.

The time for submission of assessed material and any additional materials is within the lecture lesson schedule - or no (by agreement) later than two weeks after the last lesson.

Materials

Course documentation, relevant teaching materials and reference documents are found on Moodle

Teaching methods

Competence objectives of the study unit

Competence objectives of the study unit
This module familiarises students with a number of renewable low carbon and rapidly emerging energy storage alternatives, specifically, those related to the transport and power generation sectors. It will discuss current and future implementation as a means to limit the emissions of GHG’s and thereby mitigate the effects of global warming.

Areas that will be considered are: National power mix, Intermittency and dispatchability, Sankey diagrams, Intro' to energy Storage options, Solar/Wind - key technologies, SAM Modelling software, RetScreen Modelling software and Nuclear power considerations

Format of delivery
Lectures, group presentations/video, group work, self-study and study visit(s)

Information and study materials are provided in Moodle for the course

Exam schedules

Moodle and in-class directed exams (x6) are held at week intervals
This are open exams with support form 2 x A4 hand written sheets per exam

Student workload

6 ETCS = 162 hours

Contact teaching ~ 25 hr
Study visits ~ 8 hr
Independent studying and preparation ~ 125 hr

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

It will contain basic summaries/descriptions of some of the topics covered and will contain some sense of the student’s learning, but it may be sketchy, disorganised, short, or lacking a sense of progression. While there will be some evidence of understanding, the work will show very limited evidence of critical selection, analysis and reflection.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

It will show a clear and developing understanding of the concepts and issues addressed in the course, and provide both critical analysis and reflection on the topics of the course. The work will cover the main topics/themes but may draw on supplementary resources as well. There will be clear evidence of the student’s own learning process and of active engagement with the course content.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

It will not only demonstrate comprehensive and relevant coverage of the course
material but it will also present substantial analysis, evaluation and synthesis.
Work in this range will draw on a considerable amount of supplementary resources, take a particularly original approach to reflection, or point out exceptionally insightful or unexpected links between different elements of the course. The work submitted will reflect a persistent and high level of engagement and learning and will demonstrate a cumulative understanding of the course material

Assessment methods and criteria

The following criteria are used for evaluation:

1. Individual: Moodle in-class multiple choice and directed study exam(s) - account for 50% of the grade
2. Group: Wind (video) and Solar (report) Modelling projects- account for 50% of the grade

FYI. Grade scale used - modification of EPS

The course grade is based on the total % from these components and students are able to assess their progress as they complete the course.
Both components need to be passed.Attendance is mandatory for all contact sessions and external visits.

Non-informed absence of more than 2 sessions, will result in a reduction of one full course grade.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

<=50% of the maximum number of credits earned in the assignments
Satisfactory (1-2)

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

>=51-59% (=1) or 60-69% (=2) of the maximum number of credits earned in the assignments respectively

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

>=70-79% (=3) or 80-89% (=4) of the maximum number of credits earned in the examination respectively

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

>=90-100% (=5) of the maximum number of credits earned in the examination respectively

Qualifications

No prerequisites.