E384 Economics of Renewable Energy
| Lecturer: | Dr. Matthias Ritter |
| Course description: | Alma |
| Language: | English |
| Recommended for this semester or higher: | 4 |
| ECTS-Credits: | 6 |
| Course can be taken as part of following programs/modules: | For more information please refer to Alma. |
| Prerequisite for: | --- |
| Prerequisites: | --- |
| Limited attendance: | |
| Course Type: | Lecture & tutorial (3 weekly lecture hours) |
| Date: | Friday, 10 a.m. - 12 noon (weekly) Friday, 12 noon - 2 p.m. (selected dates only, see Alma) |
| Registration: | not required |
| Downloads: | ILIAS |
| Method of Assessment: | Written exam (90 Minutes) |
| Content: | This module deals with the economics of renewable energy, covering key concepts of energy economics with a special focus on renewable energy sources. It will describe the relationship between renewable energy and traditional energy sources, study the economic principles underlying renewable energy markets, and explore different economic concepts and tools used to analyze the renewable energy sector. In addition, it will introduce students to case studies and practical examples of how renewable energy economics is applied in real-world scenarios. |
| Objectives: | Students will understand the economic principles specific to renewable energy and learn to apply analytical tools to evaluate renewable energy projects. They will be able to assess the impact of market conditions and policies on the sector and develop strategies for effective decision-making in the renewable energy landscape |
| Literature: | There is no required textbook for this module. Some parts draw on readings from the following books:
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