Basics of energy technology and economicsLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You understand the concept of energy as a quantity, and know its forms and units.
You know the basics of heat and electricity production.
You know the most essential energy conversion and circulation processes.
You understand the accumulation of fixed and variable costs.
You know the basics of energy markets and taxation.

Content

What are energy, power and efficiency?
Where does energy come from and what is it used for?
How are the production costs of heat and electricity calculated?
How is the profitability of an investment evaluated through calculations?

Accomplishment methods

Students can
use professional vocabulary systematically.
identify interrelated tasks.
use the key models, methods, software and techniques of the professional field.