This course aims to develop the ability to examine and appraise the key characteristics, prospects, and challenges associated with contemporary energy choices, their environmental impacts, and comprehend them in relation to global decarbonization efforts and sustainable development goals. It focuses on raising the students’ understanding of the basic principles and approaches to assess the technical, economic, environmental, and societal aspects of energy options.

The course is designed with an emphasis on interdisciplinary reflection, systems thinking and sharing of students' own experience. The teaching/learning will be supported by video presentations, seminars, web-based resources, site visit and team-based learning activities.