Energy Policy and Systems Transition

Der Kurs vermittelt Kenntnisse zur Analyse von Energiesystemen, energiepolitischen Rahmenbedingungen und Regulierungsmodellen auf nationaler und internationaler Ebene. Im Fokus stehen Werkzeuge zur Bewertung von Policy-Optionen, Markteintritten und Transformationspfaden für die Förderung erneuerbarer Energien.

detailed course description

START:
29. September 2026
DURATION:
29.9.2026 - 4.2.2027 / examinaton date to be annoucecd (between: 9.2. - 26.2.2027)
CREDIT:
5 ECTS

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:

  • Energy policy design, legislation, and regulatory models.

  • Country profiles, market structures, and price formation mechanisms.

  • Analysis of policy transfer, market entry, and policy impact.

  • Socio-technical transitions and integrated transformation approaches.

  • 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.