Planning for Wind Energy
Syllabus, Master's level, 1GV149
- Code
- 1GV149
- Education cycle
- Second cycle
- Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
- Wind Power Project Management A1F
- Grading system
- Fail (U), Pass (3), Pass with credit (4), Pass with distinction (5)
- Finalised by
- The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 8 March 2018
- Responsible department
- Department of Earth Sciences
Entry requirements
A Bachelor's degree, equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen, from an internationally recognised university. The main field of study must be within engineering, science or the social sciences. Also required is Wind Power Project Management, 15 credits.
Learning outcomes
After having passed the course the student should be able to:
- account for and draw conclusions of fundamental theory in spatial planning for wind energy development
- analyse and apply rules, regulations and permission practice related to wind energy development
- analyse environmental impacts of wind energy utilisation, opposing interests and acceptance of wind power projects
- suggest and analyse financial incentives related to wind power projects
- evaluate social relevance and ethical consideration in wind power development
- design and execute a consultation meeting based on current research findings and industry experience for a wind farm
Content
The course covers theory and application of spatial planning for wind energy development and wind power projects. Local, regional and national regulations and permits are studied. The importance of good communication and acceptance among all stakeholders are practice in role play. Financial incentives and environmental considerations are evaluated for their potential effects in planning and on-schedule project execution. A role play of a consultation meeting for a proposed wind farm will be enacted as well as evaluation of social relevance and etical considerations at wind power development.
Instruction
Lectures, seminars, role play, group and field work.
Assessment
Written hand-in assignments, project report, seminars, role play and oral presentation (3 credits). Oral examination (2 credits).
Other directives
The course cannot be included in the same degree as 1GV141.