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701-0967-00L 2 Credits BSC , MSC D-USYS , D-ERDW
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Project Development in Renewable Energies

Projektentwicklung im Bereich erneuerbarer Energien

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Rudolf Rechsteiner, Andreas Appenzeller
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:16:25

Abstract

Implementation of projects in the business field of renewable energies, analysis of the legal framework and business risks.You will learn about business models of investors in the technology fields of wind energy, hydropower and solar energy.Group exercises based on examples with actual projects from experienced experts.

Objective

You will receive a practice-oriented introduction to the regulatory, legal and business requirements for renewable energy projects. The possibilities of integrating fluctuating energy production in an environment of volatile prices will be demonstrated. Exercises based on concrete project examples in groups. You will recognize the opportunities and risks of new projects and develop strategies to secure them.

Content

Business models for renewable energy projects Introduction of market trends, market structure, technical trends and regulation in Switzerland and in the EU internal energy market Necessary frame conditions for profitable projects Project development samples and exercises in wind power, hydro power, photovoltaics due diligence and country assessment. Exact Program in German below http://www.rechsteiner-basel.ch/index.php?id=27

Resources

Lecture Notes

PPT presentation will be distributed (in German)

Literature

Rudolf Rechsteiner: Die Energiewende im Wartesaal, Verlag Zocher & Peter, Zürich 2021 (wird als PDF abgegeben) Mit einer grünen Anlage schwarze Zahlen schreiben Link UNEP Centre / BNEF (2020P: Global Trends in Renewable Energy Investment 2022, http://www.fs-unep-centre.org https://www.swissolar.ch/fuer-bauherren/planungshilfsmittel/ http://www.eigenverbrauchsrechner.ch/Default.aspx https://meteotest.ch/produkt/solarkataster Leitfaden Eigenverbrauch https://pubdb.bfe.admin.ch/de/publication/download/9329 Link Link Wind Technologies Market Report, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory https://emp.lbl.gov/wind-technologies-market-report IEA PVPS: TRENDS IN PHOTOVOLTAIC APPLICATIONS http://www.iea-pvps.org Bundesamt für Energie: Perspektiven für die Grosswasserkraft in der Schweiz http://www.news.admin.ch/NSBSubscriber/message/attachments/33285.pdf Windenergie-Report Deutschland Link REN21 Renewables GLOBAL STATUS REPORT http://www.ren21.net/status-of-renewables/ Ernest & Young Renewable Energy Index, (Magazin) Link Unterlagen Kleinwasserkraft-Projekte Link Unterlagen Windkraft-Projekte Link Verbrauchsabhängiges Abrechnungsmodell Energie und Wasser, VEWA-Modell Bund https://www.newsd.admin.ch/newsd/message/attachments/48829.pdf Leitfaden zur Beglaubigung von Anlagedaten der Pronovo Link Leitfaden Eigenverbrauch/ZEV https://pubdb.bfe.admin.ch/de/publication/download/9329

Learning Materials (Links)

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC , MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
Es wird die Teilnahme an den Gruppen-Übungen während des Unterrichts benotet.Wer mehr als einmal fehlt, muss die Absenz mit einer speziellen Arbeit (Eigenleistung zuhause) nachholen.

Registration & Places

Max Places
30

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Projektentwicklung im Bereich erneuerbarer Energien
  • Thu 14:15-18:00 (CHN F 46)
2 h weekly

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