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5. NE6202: Energy Innovation

Course Fact File

Code	NE6202
Duration	15 weeks
Teaching Mode	Part-Time. See Additional Teaching Mode Information for more info.
NFQ Level	Level 9
Fees	€900 See Fees and Costs for full details.
Closing Date	7 Sep 2026
Venue	Blended delivery.
Credits	5
Start Date	Sep 2026

Outline

Module Goal

• The goal of this module is to teach students the concepts, practices and real-world experiences of energy technology innovation and energy sector innovation.

Module Content

• 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.

Additional Teaching Mode Information

• 30 x 1Hr(s) Lectures
• 2 x 2Hr(s) Tutorials

Practicalities

Continuous Assessment Details: 100 marks

• Written examination (60 marks)

• Continuous Assessment (40 marks)

Lecturers:

Dr Fionn Rogan, Environmental Research Institute  

Various guest lectures from energy industry

Why Choose

On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:

1. Describe the key concepts, important trends, and current challenges in energy innovation.
2. Describe the complex interrelationship between innovation in energy technology, energy systems and the energy sector and how this can influence approaches to problem-solving.
3. Describe and discuss the research frontier of a wide range of energy technologies.
4. 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).
5. Compare and critically evaluate the multi-dimensional diffusion of innovation challenges for different energy technologies in different settings and environments.
6. Design an energy technology innovation system to address particular innovation system challenges.
7. 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.

Skills and Careers Information

Learning Pathway:

Students completing this Micro Credential gain 5 credits exemption from the PG Cert in Offshore Renewable Energy. 

Read more about that programme here PG Cert Offshore Renewable Energy

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, some Computing Science degrees), 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

Fees and Costs

The fee for this micro-credential is €900

How To Apply

Create an account or login to UCC Apply (click the 'Apply' button below).

1. Start a new application
   • WHEN ASKED FOR APPLICATION TYPE - YOU MUST CHOOSE: ADULT & CONTINUING EDUCATION
2. During the application on the tab titled Academic Level, under Level Selection, select the following options:
   • Academic Level: Adult Continuing Education (ACE at UCC)
   • Course Type: Microcredentials
   • Academic Programme: Energy Innovation (NE6202)

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