Valid for: 2025/26
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering LTH
Decided by: PLED W
Date of Decision: 2025-04-09
Effective: 2025-05-05
Main field: Technology
Depth of study relative to the degree requirements: Second cycle, in-depth level of the course cannot be classified
Elective mandatory for: I3
Elective for: C4, D4, E4-em, F4, MD4, N4-es, Pi4, RH4, W4-p, W4-es
Language of instruction: The course will be given in Swedish
After passing the course, the student should have gained an understanding of the opportunities as well as the limitations for an increased use of renewable energy. Also, the student should be able to critically evaluate different systems for the use of renewable energy from different perspectives. The course departs from already acquired knowledge and relates it to the issue of sustainability.
Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must
Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must
The course starts with an overview of Swedish, European and global energy supply, in particular with regard to renewable energy, and in a sustainability perspective.
The course is divided into two main parts where the first part is devoted to the production and conversion of renewable energy. The starting point is Sweden and the Nordic countries, but outlooks are made towards both the rest of Europe and globally. The production of electricity, heat and transportation fuels is treated from technical, economic and environmental perspectives, focusing on the complete chain from the extraction of energy resources to the final use of energy. Potentials for renewable energy in Sweden, Europe, and globally are presented and discussed in relation to different restrictions, e.g., alternative and/or conflicting land uses.
In the second part of the course, political and institutional frameworks and barriers to an increased use of renewable energy are discussed. Integration of renewable energy is discussed in a Swedish and European perspective. Future scenarios based on e g area and energy efficiency, and relating to society’s future energy use, are discussed.
One larger or two smaller assignments are completed in smaller groups, preferably with students from different LTH programmes. The task involves an independent analysis of environmental and sustainability aspects of renewable energy, and includes both calculations and independent critical comments on the results. In seminar form, the results of different groups are presented, discussed and compared.
Grading scale: TH - (U, 3, 4, 5) - (Fail, Three, Four, Five)
Assessment:
A written exam. The final grade for the course is determined by the result of the exam.
Mandatory attendance at seminars, presentations and possible study visits. Mandatory written submission before seminars may occur.
Approved written assignment. The assignment is carried out in groups and in two stages. In the first stage, the group submits a written structured plan för the work. This plan is discussed in a seminar and is assessed with U/G. If U, a revised plan must be submitted and approved. In the second stage, the main part of the work is carried out and supervision is offered. In a mandatory seminar, the results and reports of different groups are presented and discussed.
The examiner, in consultation with Disability Support Services, may deviate from the regular form of examination in order to provide a permanently disabled student with a form of examination equivalent to that of a student without a disability.
Modules
Code: 0117. Name: Energy Systems Analysis: Renewable Sources of Energy.
Credits: 7.5. Grading scale: TH - (U, 3, 4, 5).
Assumed prior knowledge:
Minimum 130 higher education credits within an engineering program.
The number of participants is limited to: No
Kursen överlappar följande kurser:
FMI040
Course coordinator: Lovisa Björnsson,
lovisa.bjornsson@miljo.lth.se
Course administrator: Petra Malmquist,
petra.malmquist@miljo.lth.se
Course homepage: https://www.tos.lth.se/utbildning/grundutbildning/
Participation at the introductory meeting is mandatory to ensure that all students are included in groups. A written exam at the end of the course.