Energy Systems

Education facts

Code: ETA009

The course gives a wide perspective on the energy topic in terms of large-scale production, utilization and global environmental impact, as well as tools to assess and direct energy use and technology design. Main topics of the course are: Vocabulary and definitions in energy systems Assessment and control tools for energy systems: Systems tools Economic tools Political tools Fossil fuel energy systems and resources Bio energy Nuclear energy Transportation energy Industrial energy systems District heating and cooling Carbon sequestration Energy storage The course also includes an essay writing task on an individually chosen energy system subject, where the writing should be in popular scientific style and include references to scientific and other adequate literature. It can be noted that renewable energy is dealt with only marginally in this course; that subject is treated more in other, supplementary courses in the study program on Energy systems.

Entry requirements

Completion of Bachelor's degree in technology or natural sciences of at least 180 credits, or equivalent foreign degree with at least 12 credits of which in thermodynamics and fluid mechanics, or equivalent knowledge English language proficiency equivalent to (the Swedish upper secondary school) English course 6/B

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Energy Systems

  University of Gävle

  Start date: 31 August 2026

  End date: 8 November 2026

  Pace of study: 50 %