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ENERGY INNOVATION
Course delivery is a student-centered model that can integrate in-class instruction, online synchronous video sessions and asynchronous content delivery.
Microcreds overview
The goal of this module is to teach students the concepts, practices and real-world experiences of energy technology innovation and energy sector innovation
What you'll learn
Energy technology innovation. Technology readiness levels. Research frontier for energy supply and demand technologies. Designing and solving research problems. Multi-criteria analysis and evaluation. Global & country RD&D trends. Analysis of patent databases. Energy system innovation. Innovation lifecycle indicators. Technology innovation system. Technology learning processes. Energy systems modelling of innovation. Diffusion of innovations. Science-push, market-pull, and policy-support innovation dynamics. Energy sector innovation. Start-ups and accelerator programs. Incumbent perspectives and testimonies. Decision-support tools. EN-Roads energy modelling software. Multi-disciplinary group problem-solving
Fionn is a Senior Research Fellow in MaREI and is located in the Environmental Research Institute in UCC. Fionn is interested in energy systems modelling, climate policy pathways, philosophy of technology, and energy innovation. Fionn is an expert developer of the LEAP Ireland energy system model and an experienced user of the Irish TIMES energy system model.
Requirements
- a Second Class Honours Grade 2 (or equivalent) in a primary honours degree (NFQ Level 8) in any discipline of Engineering OR
- a Second Class Honours Grade 2 (or equivalent) in a primary honours degree (NFQ Level 8) in areas of science that required having completed level 8 mathematical subjects deemed equivalent to those of engineering (e.g. Physics, Mathematical Sciences, pending assessment by Programme Director OR
- a pass in any accredited level 8 Engineering degree followed by professional experience deemed of sufficient added value, pending assessment by the Programme Director.
- A quota will be allocated to applicants who do not meet these entry requirements. These applicants will be considered under Recognition of Prior Learning and assessed on the following factors: Academic achievement; Prior Work Experience;Letter of Reference; Personal Statement
- On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
- Describe the key concepts, important trends, and current challenges in energy innovation
- Describe the complex interrelationship between innovation in energy technology, energy systems and the energy sector and how this can influence approaches to problem-solving
- Describe and discuss the research frontier of a wide range of energy technologies
- Analyse and propose systematic approaches to findings solutions for the innovation challenges of energy technologies at different TRLs, scales, and stages (i.e. supply, demand)
- Compare and critically evaluate the multi-dimensional diffusion of innovation challenges for different energy technologies in different settings and environments
- Design an energy technology innovation system to address particular innovation system challenges
- Work in a multi-disciplinary setting and present findings of an evaluation of the impact of a long-term energy innovation strategy using the EN-Roads decision support tool.
- The programme is assessed by continuous assessment
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If you have any questions about this Micro-credential, please contact by email: microcreds@ucc.ie