| Module Code | CE7J04 |
| Module Name | Energy Policy & Building Energy Demand |
| ECTS Weighting [1] | 5 ECTS |
| Semester Taught | Semester 1 |
| Module Coordinator/s | Prof. Sarah McCormack Other lecturer(s): Prof. Brian Caulfield Asst. Prof Mohammad Reza Ghaani |
Module Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
- LO1. Develop and discuss the main areas of energy policy.
- LO2. Understand requirements for LEED/Zero Energy and Net Passive buildings.
- LO3. Evaluate energy projects using economic analysis tools.
- LO4. Compare and evaluate various energy storage technologies in terms of their strengths, limitations, and cost-effectiveness for different energy systems and applications.
- LO5. Design energy storage systems to support grid stability, integrate renewable energy sources, and optimize energy dispatch and management.
- LO6. Evaluate the environmental sustainability of energy storage technologies, considering factors like resource utilization, emissions, and end-of-life management.
Topics covered in this module are:
Module Content
- This module is an optional module which runs in the first semester. The module will develop knowledge in current energy policy and our energy storage options. It will include topics in energy economics, policy, energy storage options and circular economy and sustainability in storage systems will be addressed.
Teaching and Learning Methods
- Core content via lectures
- Individual assignments
Assessment Details
| Assessment Component | Brief Description | Learning Outcomes Addressed | % of Total | Week Set | Week Due |
| Examination | 3 hours examination | All | 75% | N/A | |
| Continuous Assessment | Energy Storage Project | LO4-6 | 25% | 12 | |
Reassessment Details
100% Examination (3 hours), weighted at 50% to pass.
Contact Hours and Indicative Student Workload
| Contact Hours (scheduled hours per student over full module), broken down by: | 30 hours |
| Independent Study (preparation for course and review of materials) | 20 hours |
| Independent Study (preparation for assessment, incl. completion of assessment) | 75 Hours |
Recommended Reading List
- Sustainable energy systems engineering; P Gevorkian (2007) Storing Energy – with Special Reference to Renewable Energy Sources; Trevor Letcher (2022)
Module Pre-requisites
Prerequisite modules: N/A
Other/alternative non-module prerequisites: N/A
Module Co-requisites
N/A
Module Website
https://www.tcd.ie/courses/postgraduate/az/course.php?id=DPTEG-ENSE-1F09