Low Carbon Technologies and Solutions
Low Carbon Technologies and Solutions
Description
Gives a holistic review of the current and emerging technologies and solutions required to manage and reduce energy consumption and decarbonise society - from the micro to the macro.
Learning objectives
By the end of the module students will understand:
1. The benefits and risks associated with:
a. Key low-carbon technologies such as: wind, solar (PV and thermal), geothermal, biomass and hydro energy
b. Conventional thermal and nuclear energy systems
2. Energy supply and consumption systems and patterns will be critically reviewed both at micro level in buildings and macro level
3. The role of energy efficiency in reducing building-level carbon emissions
4. How to analyse and reduce building-level carbon emissions
5. The role of new technologies, fuels and adapting existing systems to increase the carbon efficiency of freight transport systems and supply chains will be evaluated
Learning outcomes
i) Subject specific skills
By the end of the module the student will be able to:
1. Understand the major low carbon and emerging renewable technologies including wind, solar, geothermal, hydro, biomass and their associated risks and benefits.
2. Establish a comprehensive understanding of energy systems and flows at regional, national and local levels.
3. Perform a building energy/carbon audit and suggest optimisation methods in order to minimise emissions of greenhouse gasses, increase energy efficiency and maximise on site generation.
4. Understand the carbon footprint of the transport associated with modern supply chains and how emissions of greenhouse gases can be reduced through the use of existing and new technologies.
ii) Cognitive and key skills
By the end of the module the student should be able to demonstrate development of the following abilities and skills:
• Problem solving and decision making: establishing criteria, using appropriate decision techniques including identifying, formulating and solving business problems; the ability to create, identify and evaluate options; the ability to implement and review decisions.
• Numeracy and quantitative skills including the use of models of business situations; qualitative research skills.
• Effective use of Communication and Information Technology (CIT)
• Two-way communication: listening, negotiating and persuading or influencing others; oral and written communication, using a range of media, including the preparation of business reports.
• Personal effectiveness: self-awareness and self-management; time management; sensitivity to diversity in people and different situations; the ability to continue learning.
• Effective performance within a team environment and the ability to recognise and utilise individuals' contributions in group processes; team selection, delegation, development and management.
• Ethics and value management: recognising ethical situations, applying ethical and organisational values to situations and choices.
Please note: This information is subject to review and change without notice.
