851-0609-04L  The Energy Challenge - The Role of Technology, Business and Society

SemesterSpring Semester 2019
LecturersR. Schubert, T. Schmidt, J. Schmitz, B. Steffen
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionEnglish
CommentPrerequisites: Basic knowledge in economics.


AbstractIn recent years, energy security, risks, access and availability are important issues. Strongly redirecting and accelerating technological change on a sustainable low-carbon path is essential. The transformation of current energy systems into sustainable ones is not only a question of technology but also of the goals and influences of important actors like business, politics and society.
ObjectiveIn this course different options of sustainable energy systems like fossile energies, nuclear energy or all sorts of renewable energies are explained and discussed. The students should be able to understand and identify advantages and disadvantages of the different technological options and discuss their relevance in the business as well as in the societal context.
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Prerequisites / NoticeVarious lectures from different disciplines.