Course AEG225

Economics of Solar Energy

2.5 Credits
Second Cycle

Starts week 45, 2027

The course deals with the application of methods of engineering economics in the appraisal /evaluation of solar energy systems and their comparison with other energy options. The effects of different policy, regulatory and other support measures (such as feed-in tariffs, renewable purchase obligation, soft loan, capital subsidy or viability gap funding, investment and production tax credits) on the financial attractiveness of investments in solar energy systems will be examined. Approach(es) towards quantifying the environmental benefits of investments in solar energy systems will also be discussed.
Starts and ends:
week 45, 2027 - week 2, 2028
Study Rate:
25%
Location:
Borlänge
Time of Day:
Day
Teaching form:
Normal
Language:
English
Other:
Only for Exchange Students (Erasmus)
Entry Qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Science degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, energy, engineering physics) of at least 180 credits and English 6/English level 2
Application Code:
HDA-H3TR2
Main field of study:
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