Management of Wind Farm Projects
Syllabus, Master's level, 1GV101
This course has been discontinued.
- Code
- 1GV101
- Education cycle
- Second cycle
- Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
- Energy Technology with focus on Wind Power A1F
- Grading system
- Fail (U), Pass (3), Pass with credit (4), Pass with distinction (5)
- Finalised by
- The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 13 March 2014
- Responsible department
- Department of Earth Sciences
Entry requirements
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Natural or Social Science and Introduction to Wind Power, 5 credits, or equivalent knowledge
Learning outcomes
After having passed the course the student should be able to:
- apply project management methodology and process to wind power projects
- design a project plan and schedule
- assess insurance and compensation requirements particular to wind power projects
- account for and evaluate contracts and regulations connected with wind power projects, as well as negotiations and administration
- analyse the wind power project profitability and financing options
- identify and account for essential infrastructure elements particular to wind power projects
- perform and evaluate cost analysis of wind farm projects
Content
Focus on project management methodology and processes specific to the development and implementation of wind power projects. Project planning, project team organisation, negotiations and conflict resolutions, and international business communications are important parts. Design a project plan and project schedule to carry a project from inception to completion with project close-out plan, incorporating stakeholder matrix with coordination processes for on-schedule project completion.
Instruction
The course includes lectures, seminars, case studies and group work. Attendance to most scheduled events is compulsory.
Assessment
Seminars, workshops, assignments (1 credit) and a written examination (4 credits).