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Energy Systems Analysis: an Introduction and Overview with Applications
Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:07:42
Abstract
Introductory (advanced Bachelor or beginner Master level) course on Energy Systems Analysis, providing an introduction to systems thinking and characterisation of energy technologies, and introducing students to selected methods, including Lifecycle Assessment (LCA), Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) bottom-up linear optimisation models and technology diffusion modelling.
Objective
- Analyse energy technologies with respect to different criteria/characteristics - Discuss and debate the pros and cons of different ESA models/approaches (for specific applications) - Explain the system-level interdependencies/interconnections within the energy system - Apply exemplary methods of ESA to real-world problems and critically interpret the results
Content
The course provides an introduction and overview to the most well-established models and methods of energy systems analysis, in each case introducing students to the theory and assumptions of the method, strengths and weaknesses of the specific approach, and case studies for exemplary energy technologies and systems. The students are taught to understand and will be able to apply the basic principles of these methods in the context of targeted assignments relating to real-world energy systems.
Resources
Lecture Notes
No but slides are provided before the lectures and videos recorded.
Literature
Will be provided during the course.
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- written 120 minutes
- Aids
- A non-programmable calculator is allowed.
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture | Energy Systems Analysis: an Introduction and Overview with Applications | No time listed | 2 h weekly |
| exercise | Energy Systems Analysis: an Introduction and Overview with Applications | No time listed | 2 h weekly |
Offered In
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Core Courses (The Core Courses in the Master’s program Mechanical Engineering listed below are indicative and include courses designed by the Department at the Master's level. With the approval of the tutor, students may also select Master's-level courses offered by other departments at ETH. These courses will be marked as non-regular in the LAG, but their categorization as Core Courses is possible if included in the approved LAG.)
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Electives (These courses are particularly recommended, other ETH-courses from the field of Energy Science and Technology at large may be chosen in accordance with your tutor.)
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