Decarbonized Economy: Energy Transition Strategies
Study economic pathways to carbon neutrality through renewable tech adoption, policy frameworks & market forces shaping the green transition.
Study economic pathways to carbon neutrality through renewable tech adoption, policy frameworks & market forces shaping the green transition.
This comprehensive course explores the economic strategies needed to transition from fossil fuels to a carbon-neutral future. Students will examine how renewable energy sources can be integrated into current market systems, analyze the business case for renewable technologies, and understand government support schemes. The course covers carbon pricing mechanisms, emission trading schemes, and EU climate goals. Through real-life case studies, participants will evaluate market impacts of carbon-free energy production and explore future scenarios for 2030 and beyond. The program aims to equip decision-makers, economists, policy advisors, and engineers with practical knowledge to drive sustainable energy transformation.
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What you'll learn
Understand the impact of energy transition on markets including renewable energy integration and storage technologies
Analyze business cases for renewable energy and evaluate different support schemes
Master carbon pricing methods and emission trading scheme implementation
Explore European energy system goals for 2050 and develop strategies to achieve them
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There are 5 modules in this course
The course provides a comprehensive exploration of the energy transition needed for a decarbonized economy. It covers crucial aspects such as renewable energy integration, market dynamics, support schemes, and carbon pricing mechanisms. Students learn about the impact of carbon-free energy production on markets, analyze business cases for renewable technologies, and study government policies including subsidies and emission trading. The course emphasizes practical applications through real-life case studies and encourages students to envision future energy scenarios. Special attention is given to EU climate goals and the steps needed to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
Key Elements of Energy Markets and the Energy Transition
Module 1
The Economics of Renewables and Renewable Energy Policies
Module 2
Decarbonization and Carbon Markets
Module 3
Energy Vision of the European Union
Module 4
Next Steps Forward
Module 5
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3 Courses
A Leading Expert in Energy Systems and Renewable Energy Policy
Rudi Hakvoort serves as an Associate Professor at TU Delft's Faculty of Technology, Policy and Management, where he has established himself as a prominent researcher in energy systems and market regulation. His expertise spans energy network regulation, market functioning, and renewable energy support mechanisms. His research focuses on the complex challenges of energy transition, particularly examining how to integrate renewable energy sources into existing power systems. At TU Delft, he investigates various aspects of renewable energy support schemes, including their design, implementation, and effectiveness in promoting sustainable energy adoption. His work includes studying cost allocation in integrated community energy systems and analyzing different support mechanisms for renewable electricity deployment. Through his research and teaching, he contributes significantly to understanding how policy instruments and market mechanisms can facilitate the transition to sustainable energy systems. His expertise in energy policy and regulation has made him a valuable contributor to both academic discourse and practical policy implementation in the field of renewable energy integration.
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