The course provides knowledge and skills for analyzing energy systems, energy policy frameworks, and regulatory models at both national and international levels. It focuses on tools for evaluating policy options, market entry strategies, and transition pathways to promote renewable energy.
This course offers a solid yet practical introduction to the analysis of energy policy, energy systems, and regulatory structures. Participants will learn how to characterize national energy systems, assess policy frameworks, and evaluate different governance approaches for the energy transition.
Key topics include:
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Energy policy design, legislation, and regulatory models.
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Country profiles, market structures, and price formation mechanisms.
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Analysis of policy transfer, market entry, and policy impact.
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Socio-technical transitions and integrated transformation approaches.
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A case study on the German energy transition and its development pathways.
Lecturer: Prof. Johannes Hamhaber, Prof. Thorsten Schneiders
Note: application deadline 26.8.2026
written examen: face-to-face at TH Köln (date to be announced/between: 9.2. – 26.2.2027)
Registration for this course:
1. Check the Assessment method in the detailed course description
2. Fill out the form in the sign up button below
3. Since this is an ECTS course from TH Köln, your application will be forwarded to TH Köln. Your registration is successful, when you get a confirmation email. The relevant course information will be provided by the lecturer.
