Course AEG225

Economics of Solar Energy

2.5 Credits
Second Cycle

Starts week 46, 2025

The course deals with the application of methods of engineering economics in the appraisal /evaluation of solar energy systems and their comparison with other energy options. The effects of different policy, regulatory and other support measures (such as feed-in tariffs, renewable purchase obligation, soft loan, capital subsidy or viability gap funding, investment and production tax credits) on the financial attractiveness of investments in solar energy systems will be examined. Approach(es) towards quantifying the environmental benefits of investments in solar energy systems will also be discussed.
Starts and ends:
week 46, 2025 - week 3, 2026
Study Rate:
25%
Location:
Borlänge
Time of Day:
Day
Teaching form:
Normal
Language:
English
Entry Qualifications :
  • Bachelor of Science degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, energy, engineering physics) of at least 180 credits and English 6
Selection :
Higher education credits (30-285 credits)
Application Code:
HDA-H3MG6
Main field of study:
Tuition Fee
First Tuition Fee Installment:
6,250 SEK
Total Tuition Fee:
6,250 SEK
EU/EEA Citizens or exchange students are not required to pay fees.
Information on application and tuition fees: www.universityadmissions.se.
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Application no later: 15 April
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