EG552S: LEGISLATION, ECONOMICS AND SAFETY (2021-2022)

Last modified: 31 May 2022 13:05

Course Overview

The course aims to develop a broad understanding about the renewable energy legislation and of the relevant aspects of economics and safety.

Course Details

Study Type	Postgraduate	Level	5
Session	Second Sub Session	Credit Points	15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus	Aberdeen	Sustained Study	No
Co-ordinators	Mr John Cavanagh

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

Any Postgraduate Programme

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

EG552T Legislation, Economics and Safety (Online) (Passed)

Are there a limited number of places available?

Course Description

The syllabus is the following:

1. Introduction to Law and Policy Basics 2. European Law on Renewable Energy 3. Mechanisms for Promoting Renewable Energy in the UK – National Framework Climate Legislation 4. Offshore Wind Energy and Law: Future Offshore? 5. Planning, Public Opposition and Renewable Energy 6. Economics and costs of renewable energy 7. Safety considerations

Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

More Information about Week Numbers

Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 31 August 2023 for 1st half-session courses and 22 December 2023 for 2nd half-session courses.

Summative Assessments

Assessment (30%)

Open Book exam (70%)

Resit

Re-sit of only the failed assessment component(s)

Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge Level	Thinking Skill	Outcome
Reflection	Create	•Communicate in writing to technical experts and the wider public.•Demonstrate advanced reasoning skills.•Present complex information in an intelligible fashion.
Reflection	Evaluate	•Evaluate different sources of renewable energy.•Evaluate scenarios to meet energy targets and policy demands.
Reflection	Understand	?Supply-demand relations of energy in the areas of renewable energy sources.?The UK, European and international legislations with which current new build and future projects must comply.?
Reflection	Apply	?Discuss and explain the relationship between market energy demands and the costs of renewable energy.?Debate and explain the implications and impact of legislation and international treaties.