Developing Alternatives for Energy Production and Use in Rural Areas (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Objective

Purpose of the course

After studying this course, you will get an idea of how the general energy change and the transition to a more flexible digital energy system affect rural businesses and residents. You will learn how to evaluate renewable energy production and use of energy, factors affecting energy efficiency and environmental impacts.

Competencies of the course

Operational Environment Competence, Technology Competence, Energy Competence


Study objective of the course

After studying this course, you will identify factors that affect changes in energy production and use in rural areas. You will be able to evaluate energy raw materials, renewable energy sources and energy applications, factors affecting energy efficiency and environmental impacts.

Content

New technological possibilities for the use and production of thermal energy. Solutions in rural areas.

New technological possibilities for the use and production of electric energy. Possibilities for solutions in rural areas.

New technological possibilities for the use and production of transport fuels, solutions in rural areas.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

1.

After studying this course, you will identify factors that affect changes in energy production and use in rural areas. You will be able to evaluate energy raw materials, renewable energy sources and energy applications, factors affecting energy efficiency and environmental impacts.

2.

After studying this course, you will understand the factors that affect changes in energy production and use in rural areas. You are able to use methods to evaluate energy raw materials, renewable energy sources and energy applications, factors affecting energy efficiency and environmental impacts.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

3.

After studying this course, you will be able to compare the factors that affect changes in energy production and use in rural areas from the consumer's point of view. You are able to use methods to identify their constraints by which you can evaluate energy raw materials, renewable energy sources and energy applications, factors affecting energy efficiency and environmental impacts.

4.

After studying this course, you will be able to compare the factors that affect changes in energy production and use in rural areas from the perspective of consumers and producers. You will be able to choose suitable methods for evaluating raw materials, renewable energy sources and energy applications, factors affecting energy efficiency and environmental impacts.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

5.

After studying this course, you will be able to apply the comparative data collected on the factors that affect changes in energy production and use in rural areas from consumer and producer perspectives in a way that develops the industry. You will be able to choose methods that are critical in the expert community. You will be able to evaluate energy raw materials, renewable energy sources and energy applications, factors affecting energy efficiency and environmental impacts.