NE6202: Energy Innovation

Program Overview

Through lectures, tutorials, and assessments, students learn about innovation lifecycle indicators, multi-criteria analysis, and different approaches to problem-solving in the energy field. The module also covers essential tools such as EN-Roads energy modeling software, and upon completion, students gain five credits toward the PG Cert in Offshore Renewable Energy.

Program Outline

Outline:

The module aims to teach students the concepts, practices, and real-world experiences of energy technology innovation and energy sector innovation.

Module Content:

• Energy technology innovation:
• Technology readiness levels
• Research frontier for energy supply and demand technologies
• Designing and solving research problems
• Multi-criteria analysis and evaluation
• Global & country RD&D trends
• Analysis of patent databases
• Energy system innovation:
• Innovation lifecycle indicators
• Technology innovation system
• Technology learning processes
• Energy systems modelling of innovation
• Diffusion of innovations
• Science-push, market-pull, and policy-support innovation dynamics
• Energy sector innovation:
• Start-ups and accelerator programs
• Incumbent perspectives and testimonies
• Decision-support tools
• EN-Roads energy modelling software
• Multi-disciplinary group problem-solving
• 30 x 1Hr(s) Lectures
• 2 x 2Hr(s) Tutorials

Assessment:

• Written examination (60 marks)
• Continuous Assessment (40 marks)

Careers:

• Learning Pathway: Students completing this Micro Credential gain 5 credits exemption from the PG Cert in Offshore Renewable Energy.

Other:

• This module is part of a suite of postgraduate options for STEM graduates wishing to upskill or reskill, including some funded through the Human Capital Initiative (HCI).
• The module is offered as a blended delivery.
• The module is 15 weeks in duration.
• The module is offered part-time.
• The module is worth 5 credits.
• The closing date for applications is 26/08/2024.
• The proposed start date is 09/09/2024.
• On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
• Describe the key concepts, important trends, and current challenges in energy innovation.
• Describe the complex interrelationship between innovation in energy technology, energy systems and the energy sector and how this can influence approaches to problem-solving.
• Describe and discuss the research frontier of a wide range of energy technologies.
supply, demand).
• Compare and critically evaluate the multi-dimensional diffusion of innovation challenges for different energy technologies in different settings and environments.
• Design an energy technology innovation system to address particular innovation system challenges.
• Work in a multi-disciplinary setting and present findings of an evaluation of the impact of a long-term energy innovation strategy using the EN-Roads decision support tool.

The HCI Pillar 3 Micro-credential Learner Fee Subsidy has been introduced to enable more learners to address critical skills gaps and engage with lifelong learning.