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102-0358-00L 3 Credits MSC D-USYS , D-MAVT , D-BAUG , D-ITET

Project Management for Distributed Generation

Project Management: Planning Renewable Energy Projects

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Britta Buchholz, Dr. Stefan Holler
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:29:20

Abstract

Objective of this lecture is to gain practical know-how on project management for distributed generation.The first lectures will provide theoretical know how on specific features of project management for renewable energies and combined heat and power plants, followed by case studies on distributed energy systems.

Objective

Objective of this lecture is to gain theoretical and practical know-how on project management for planning a renewable energy project.

Content

Contents include: - Project Management: Specific features for energy projects - Distributed Generation: Development, Grid integration, Technical functionality of micro CHP and PV systems - Case study Part 1: Project brief (project work in groups) - Case study Part 2: Proposal (project work in groups) - Case study Part 3: Project outcomes and process review (project work in groups) - Presentation of results

Resources

Lecture Notes

Handouts will be provided during the lecture.

Literature

Maylor, Harvey. Project Management - 3rd edition ISBN 0-273-65541-8

General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Project Management: Planning Renewable Energy Projects
Vorlesungsdaten: 22.2.; 07.03.; 4.4.; 18.4.; 2.5.; 30.5.08; jeweils Fr 12:45 - 16:30
  • Fri 12:45-16:30 (HIL E 5)
2 h weekly

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