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5. NE6212: Clean Energy Futures

Outline

Are you passionate about sustainable energy and eager to make a positive impact? UCC offers a suite of postgraduate options for STEM graduates wishing to upskill or reskill - including some funded through the Human Capital Initiative (HCI). 

Join us for a special information webinar on 26 June at 1pm to meet our staff and get all your questions answered. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to shape a greener future!

Click here to join the webinar: https://forms.office.com/e/A4frynmS4d 

Module Goal

• The goal of this module is to study innovations happening in the electricity sector and its role in a net zero economy, including facilitating decarbonisation of the power generation sector, alternative energy vectors such as green hydrogen and power-to-X.
• This module will teach students about real world complex energy systems and how to model, understand and represent such systems in PLEXOS, an industry standard numerical computer model.

Module Content

Additional Teaching Mode Information

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

Practicalities

Total Marks - 100.

• Written Examination - 60 marks

• Continuous Asssessment - 40 marks

  1: Quiz(zes) 2 quizzes on core materials (20 marks)

  2: Assignment - build elements for a power systems model following specific briefing (20 marks).

Why Choose

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

1. Describe the key concepts, drivers, opportunities, and risks associated with the role of electricity in clean energy futures.
2. Design and build numerical models to assist decision making and understand real world energy modelling challenges.
3. Describe the interrelationships between energy system components, energy policy requirements and energy sector dynamics.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of complete working of clean energy systems.
5. Demonstrate ability to critically evaluate outcomes, learning and results from different energy futures.
6. Design an energy system to address energy system challenges meet climate targets.

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

Applicants must have: 

• 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 HCI Pillar 3 Micro-credential Learner Fee Subsidy has been introduced to enable more learners to address critical skills gaps and engage with lifelong learning.

The fee for this micro-credential is €1,000 but applicants who meet the subsidy requirements can attend this micro-credential for €200.

Check your eligibility on the HEA Website

How To Apply

Please select the following options during your online application (once you have created your profile)

Start a new Micro-credentials application by selecting as below

In the application level tab select the options below and then select the programme/module you'd like to apply for