DelftX: Policy and Management of Modern Energy Systems

• Analyze the physical, operational, economic and policy aspects of the energy system and their interrelations.
• Identify the roles of the different actors such as energy companies, network operators, consumers, aggregators, and government entities. This will enable the learner to actively engage with various stakeholders.
• Clarify how energy markets work and are regulated and determine the changes renewable energy integration brings.
• Recognize the importance of policy intervention in the energy system and compare what policy instruments are available for different policy goals.
• Identify disruptive developments in technology and policy trends that will shape the future of our energy system.

• Module 1: Energy system concepts. Learn about the basic aspects of the energy system and the energy chain, the different energy carriers, the transport and conversion of energy and the need for the energy transition.
• Module 2: Physical aspects of the energy system. Learn about how supply and demand are matched in the energy systems, the role infrastructure plays and how this can be used in the energy transition.
• Module 3: Operation of the energy system. Learn about the different actors and how they influence the energy systems and how smart appliances can help the sector.
• Module 4: Economics of the energy system. Learn about the energy market and how this is controlled, and the influence renewable energy has on this market.
• Module 5: Policies within the energy system. Learn about the different functions policies have and how the energy sector is currently being influenced by these policies.
• Module 6: Apply the knowledge gained. You will be tested on how well you can analyze the energy sector and how you would make appropriate interventions.

“I was able to understand the complex interactions in a modern energy system. The course helped me to better design policy instruments for climate change.”

How does the energy system work?
Which parties are involved in the energy system and what are their roles?
How does the energy market work?
How can energy policy combat climate change?