Low carbon energy in buildingsLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You can acquire, process, produce and critically assess information related to low carbon energy. You are also able to account for the perspectives of different fields of expertise.
You can assess and develop your expertise in the field of low carbon energy in buildings.
You understand individuals’ and the society’s different views on low carbon energy production.
You promote sustainable development with your own expertise and know how to assess the effects of choosing heating sources both locally and more widely.

Content

How is heat produced with non-combustion solutions?
What is waste heat and how does it relate to low carbon energy production?
How do heat storages relate to low carbon energy production?
How do hybrid systems relate to low carbon energy?
How does the electrification of society affect heat production?
How do governance measures affect low carbon energy production and the assessment of profitability?

Materials

None

Accomplishment methods

Students can
a. find, study, produce and assess critically multidisciplinary data in the field of expertise.
b. solve demanding problems in research, development and innovation activities.
c. work independently in the expert duties of their professional field or as entrepreneurs.