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Present and future prospects in energy technology

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If you are taking this course as part of a FITech minor, please note that all minors will be offered for the last time in the academic year 2021-2022. Please check the individual courses for updates regarding future availability.

The reduction of emissions and the demand of energy efficiency are boosting the fact that the hybrid energy systems are coming more common in future. This course provides a current state of art in some essential parts of energy systems and their future prospects.

After completion of the course, the student has up to date knowledge on the state of the art and future prospects of the selected themes under energy technology. The focus will be in the most recent scientific work, and in the state of the art and outlook of the companies in the energy sector. The course develops critical thinking and analysis skills, and also oral and written communication skills.

The themes in spring 2022 are Bioenergy, Geoenergy, Solar energy and Hydrogen.

Kick-off lecture Monday 21.2.2022 at 12:00 Zoom.

Completion methods

Approved special assignment (report) and approved learning diary.

More information in University of Vaasa’s course page.

Further information about the courses and studying

University of Vaasa
FITech contact person
fitechvaasa(at)uwasa.fi

Responsible teachers

University of Vaasa
Anne Mäkiranta
anne.makiranta(at)uwasa.fi
University of Vaasa
Carolin Nuortila
carolin.nuortila(at)uwasa.fi
University of Vaasa
Birgitta Martinkauppi
birgitta.martinkauppi(at)uwasa.fi

Contact person for applications

FITech Network University
Monica Sandberg
monica.sandberg(at)fitech.io
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Category:
Technical studies
Topic:
Energy engineering
Course code:
FYSIFT3100
Credits:
5 ECTS
Price:
0 €
Level:
Teaching period:
21.2.–15.4.2022
Application deadline:
1.11.2021
Host university:
University of Vaasa
Study is open for:
Adult learner,
Degree student
Teaching methods:
Online
Language:
English
General prerequisites:
Basic knowledge of physics and chemistry.
Study suitable for:
The courses are especially suitable for master's level students with some background knowledge of physics and chemistry
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