MJ2382 Energy Data, Balances and Projections 6.0 credits
This course has been discontinued.
Last planned examination: Autumn 2023
Decision to discontinue this course:
The course is discontinued at the expiration of the autumn semester 2023 according to a decision by the Dean of the ITM School : M-2022-0602. Decision date: 22/04/2022
The course was given for the last time during autumn semester 2021. Final opportunity for examination will be given during autumn semester 2023.
Given the central role of energy in sustainable development, decision-makers need well-grounded insights about the current status and future developments of the energy systems to plan accordingly. The course MJ2382 Energy Data, Balances and Projections gives an in-depth look at how energy demand (electricity and all fuels) in diverse countries can be studied, together with exploring basic energy system economic concepts related to energy infrastructure investments, energy-environment economics and the role of indicators for sustainable development.
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
The overall objective of the course is to explore basic energy system concepts related to energy data, energy infrastructure investments, energy-environment economics and the role of indicators for sustainable development.
The students will gain practical experience in the use of a range of economic tools and models. These include basic linear programming techniques, the economic interpretation of energy models and economic indicators relating to policy and technology scenarios. In a group project, they will use an energy system model to map key economic indicators to sustainable development goals, and further develop their critical skills in modelling and results interpretation.
Intended learning outcomes
After passing the course, the students should be able to:
- Explain why political decisions and planning for the development of sustainable national energy systems require a reliable energy balance and prognoses for future energy requirements.
- Interpret the most important aspects of a national energy balance and its application.
- Describe the economic drivers of long term energy transitions and critique how these are modelled.
- Develop and apply a techno-economic model to policies, technologies and other interventions using scenario analysis.
- Analyze key outputs of techno-economic models, including system costs and shadow prices, in combination with off-model data and interpret in terms of their social, economic and environmental dimensions and sustainable development.
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Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- LABA - Laboratory work, 0.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
- PROA - Project, 3.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
- SEMA - Seminar, 0.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
- TENA - Written exam, 2.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
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.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
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Ethical approach
- 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.
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Transitional regulations
Students who have not completed the course with a previous set of examining modules will either be examined within the framework of the new modules or alternatively be offered replacement assignments for a period of three years.