Wind Power Planning and Permission
Syllabus, Bachelor's level, 1GV058
This course has been discontinued.
- Code
- 1GV058
- Education cycle
- First cycle
- Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
- Energy Technology with focus on Wind Power Project Development G1F
- Grading system
- Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail (U)
- Finalised by
- The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 28 April 2015
- Responsible department
- Department of Earth Sciences
Entry requirements
Wind Power Basics 7.5 credits or equivalent knowledge
Learning outcomes
After approved course the student should be able to:
- identify and reflect on information about spatial planning and policy for wind power establishment
- analyse a feasibility study in the spatial planning process for wind power
- identify and reflect on the environmental impact from wind power
- explain how to take into account public opinion and establish a dialogue about wind power
- describe and reflect on the permission process for a wind power project
Content
Energy policy, financial incentives, spatial planning policy and the permission process for wind power development .
Planning strategies and methods, environmental impact including landscape considerations, opinion and acceptance are studied.
The student performs an analysis of a municipality planning document for wind power or presents suggestions on what a municipality planning for wind power should include.
Instruction
The course is given as a net-based course. Hand-in assignments are submitted to the e-classroom on the Internet and the student is given personal feedback by the tutor. A forum for discussion is also available.
Assessment
Written hand-in assignments 6 credits.
A written exam work 1.5 credits.