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Module Title
Renewable Energy Management

Keywords
Renewable Energy, Oil and Gas, Energy Policy, Energy law

ReferenceBSM158
SCQF LevelSCQF 11
SCQF Points15
ECTS Points7.5
CreatedApril 2010
ApprovedJune 2011
AmendedJanuary 2012
Revision No.2
Prerequisites for Module

None in addition to course entry requirements or equivalent.

Corequisite Modules

None.

Precluded Modules

None.

Aims of Module

To provide managers with an understanding of the fundamental commercial and management diversity of the renewables/sustainable low-carbon energies portfolio. This module will examine the business opportunities of low-carbon energies including the industry structure, energy policies, financing, risk management, regulatory mechanisms and technologies.

Learning Outcomes for Module

On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:

1. To obtain a critical knowledge and understanding of key issues as they pertain to renewable and sustainable energy and develop a critical perspective of how the sector is developing and the ways in which it will continue to evolve.
2. Apply material to develop a critical and reflective approach to examining the debates in the renewable/sustainable energy sector.
3. Critically analyse and evaluate the key issues within the renewable energy sector including financial, commercial, political and regulatory practices developing across this sector.

Indicative Module Content

An overview of renewable and sustainable energy sources, technologies and industry structures. A critical review of the energy management challenges including energy economics, energy drivers, business drivers and energy priorities. Appraisal of business opportunities for players in the energy environment including coporate funding and the skills landscape. A consideration of the legal aspects of energy renewables in a UK, EU and International context. An introduction to energy policy within the UK, EU and International context. Case study analysis of renewable energy business opportunity appraisal and development.

Indicative Student Workload

Contact Hours

Full TimePart TimeDistance LearningBlended Learning
Lectures and Seminars
3636616

Directed Study

    
Assessments
36363636
Student Centred Learning
38386858

Private Study

    
Private Study
40404040

Mode of Delivery

This module is delivered in distance learning, part-time and full-time modes.
The distance learning mode is delivered by self directed learning from web−based learning materials supported by online tutor interaction.
The full-time and part-time modes are delivered through a series of interactive teaching sessions with an emphasis on student participation through case studies, group discussion, student presentations and plenary review.

Assessment Plan

Learning Outcomes Assessed
Component 1 1,2,3

This module is assessed by coursework.

Indicative Bibliography

1.ASSMANN, D., LAUMANNS, U., and UH, D.,eds., 2006. Renewable energy: a global review of technologies, policies and markets. London: Earthscan. ebook
2.BOYLE, G., 2004. Renewable energy. 2nd ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
3.TWIDELL, J. and WEIR, T., 2006. Renewable energy resources. 2nd ed. London: Taylor & Francis. ebook
4.INTERNATIONAL ENERGY AGENCY, 2008. Deploying renewables: principles for effective policies. Paris: OECD/IEA. ebook
5.Journals:
Renewable Energy
Renewable Energy Focus


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