Energy Transitions and Sustainability

Utbildningsfakta

Kod: MESS57

<p>The course discusses fundamental energy concepts covering the environmental and technological properties, as well as societal priorities of energy systems. </p><p>A particular focus is put on energy transitions, including both societal and environmental dimensions. In this context, we will discuss, for example, energy justice dimensions and spatial aspects (land demand) in the transition.</p><p>Further, the course will examine the present debate regarding energy demand, energy efficiency and energy end-use technology status and potential, as well as introducing energy scenarios.</p><p>The course addresses generation supply and demand options with a focus on energy technologies (e.g. wind, solar, biofuel) and other strategies (e.g. energy services and capabilities approach) to assess the needs for, and impacts of, generation systems in both industrialized countries and the Global South.</p><p>Finally, the course introduces (governance) strategies for the intervention and transformation of energy systems.</p>

Behörighet

To be admitted to the course, students must be admitted to Lund University International Master's Programme in Environmental Studies and Sustainability Science 120 credits, and have fulfilled course requirements of at least forty higher education credits in the programme.

Utbildningstillfällen

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• Energy Transitions and Sustainability

  Lund University

  Startdatum: 2 november 2026

  Slutdatum: 17 januari 2027

  Studietakt: 50 %