FEG3201 Introduction to Energy Systems 8.0 credits

The course takes up issues concerning the area of energy from both a technical and social science perspective such as

• system questions with a focus on the area of energy,
• international view within the area of energy,
• the electricity system - plant, the network and use as well as historical growth,
• sustainable energy system,
• the role of lifestyle and the use of energy,
• tesearch efforts contra private individual efforts regarding energy issues,
• energy needs of industry, buildings and transport, energy use and structure,
• implementation, innovations within energy technology,
• renewable energy technology,
• electricity and heat production, gasification etc.,
• resource issues,
• CO2 issues relative to the use of energy, heating and electricity production, such as CCS, JI, CDM,
• energy policy and control measures.

After a completion of the course, the student shall have an understanding of

• the energy system's development and dynamics,
• how climate policy, taxes and other control measures impact on the design of the energy system
• the socio-technical limitations and interdependencies that affect the possibilities of changing the energy system (for example physical limitations, international ties, political possibilities and conditions regarding energy issues, organisational, technical and economic considerations),
• how an individual student’s research assignment can be regarded as part of a greater whole.

The course is intended for Ph.D. students in electrical engineering.

Vaclav Smil, “Energy at the Crossroads”.
Swedish Energy Authority, “Energy in Sweden”.

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

• Approved project assignment.
• Approved written report.

Mikael Amelin

• All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
• In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
• In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.