Energy Economics

Winter Semester

5805 6ECTS 3HOURS

Course Description

  • Economic approach of energy systems, giving emphasis on cost analysis, market dynamics, and pricing mechanisms for renewable gases and electric energy.
  • Economic principles governing energy markets, as well as the financial and political factors influencing the production, distribution, and consumption of renewable energy sources, such as hydrogen and e-fuels.
  • Case studies in which the current market trends, the sustainability of renewable energy projects, and the impact of regulatory frameworks and technological developments on pricing strategies are analyzed.
  • How the economy shapes the transition towards a sustainable energy future.
  • Financial Sustainability Criteria: Environmental-Social-Governance (ESG), Net Zero Strategies.

Instructors

Recommended Bibliography:

  • Bhattacharyya, S.C. (2019). Energy Economics: Concepts, Issues, Markets and Governance. Springer. 2nd Edition. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-7468-4
  • Banks, F.E., (2000). Energy Economics: A modern introduction. Kluwer Academic Publishers
  • KleinPeter, M. (1995). Energy Planning and Policy. John Wiley and Sons

Related Scientific Journals:

  • Energy Economics (Elsevier)
  • Energy Policy (Elsevier)
  • Energy (Elsevier)
  • Resource and Energy Economics (Elsevier)
  • Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews (Elsevier)
  • Energies (MDPI)
  • Sustainability (MDPI)