Specialisation in Planning for Wind Energy
Syllabus, Master's level, 1GV159
- Code
- 1GV159
- 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, 9 February 2023
- Responsible department
- Department of Earth Sciences
Entry requirements
A Bachelor's degree in engineering, science or social science. Also required is 60 credits at Master's level in wind power project management including Planning for Wind Energy, 5 credits. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.
Learning outcomes
After having passed the course the student should be able to:
- evaluate and critically reflect upon current planning issues and challenges in relation to wind power siting ("go-to areas") and local projects.
- contribute to facilitating and accelerating the establishment of wind power on various scales (national, regional and local).
- apply institutional analysis methods and skills related to consultation and conflict management.
- plan and conduct a case study analysis so that it can be executed within given terms of reference.
- independently carry out scientific work on an advanced level.
Content
The course addresses the planning conditions for wind power development. It provides a deeper theoretical understanding of planning, social and environmental acceptance issues as well as practical skills in how to get wind power sited and approved locally . Topics covered include, for example, legislation, policy, impact mitigation and compensation and collaborative action. Methodologically, the course gives an introduction to policy, institutional and actor analysis and spatial planning methods. The course's different topics are also practiced through exercises. The students will also independently plan and conduct practical assignments within an action arena on an advanced level.
Instruction
Project work, literature studies, seminars and exercises.
Assessment
Written assignments 10 credits.
Exercises and active participation in seminars 5 credits.
If there are special reasons for doing so, an examiner may make an exception from the method of assessment indicated and allow a student to be assessed by another method. An example of special reasons might be a certificate regarding special pedagogical support from the disability coordinator of the university.