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Enjeux techniques et géopolitiques de l'énergiepréorientation ENR (GSI)

FISE GSI Semester 8 EA: Pre-Orientation ENR Machine translation

Technical and Geopolitical Challenges of Energy

Teaching unit pre-orientation ENR · GI.ENR
3ECTS (EU)
1Coefficient
16:00Hours

Séquencement

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Learning objectives

  • Raising awareness among future engineers of global energy issues, particularly renewable generators (ENR)
  • Identify the different EnR generators and know the main characteristics of them
  • Knowing the response of renewable energies to climate issues
  • Know the place of EnR in the electric mix in the world, in Europe and France
  • Know the mechanisms for assisting the development of R&D and their evolution.
  • Locate the cost of production of the EnRs in relation to conventional chains
  • Know the development prospects of the different EnRs in France, Europe and the world
  • Know the main challenges of integrating EnR into the electrical system and the functioning of markets
  • Understanding key issues related to the commercialization of renewable energy

English

  • To raise the awareness of future engineers to global energy issues, more specifically renewable energies (REs)
  • To identify the different renewable energy sectors and know their main characteristics
  • To know the response of renewable energies to climate issues
  • To know the place of renewable energies in the electricity mix in the world, in Europe and in France
  • To know the support mechanisms for the development of renewable energies and their evolution.
  • To situate the production cost of renewable energies in relation to conventional sectors
  • To know the development perspectives of the different renewable energies in France, in Europe and in the world
  • To know the main challenges of integrating renewable energies into the grid and markets
  • To understand the basis related to renewable energies dirty

Program

"Public policy/society issues" section (Mr Molina)

  • Introduction to the operation of the electrical system 20
  • Organisation of markets in France and Europe (historical + current operation)
  • Renewable Energy Development Goals (EPP, EU targets 2030-2050) 40
  • Support mechanisms for R&R (completion of remuneration/obligation to purchase, Contract for Differences, CSPE). Calls for tenders and auctions. 40
  • Introduction on the main issues of acceptability of renewable energy (local plans, permitting, acceptability issues, example of the 10 measures for wind energy in October 2021) 60
  • Renewable energy connections 20
  • Self-consumption 40
  • Traceability of renewable energy (GO) 30
  • The EnR in the political debate (example of the presidential and the main candidates' programme)
  • Questions/answers 30

EnR Issues Part (Mr. De Laleu):

  • Day 1 (4h)
  • Definition and list of EnR channels. Why are we developing the EnRs? 10
  • Climate issues, CO2 emissions from the energy sector, including electricity (changes and reduction targets) 30
  • The scenarios of the International Energy Agency 40
  • Primary energy demand and its evolution. The share of EnR (heat, electricity, biofuels...) 30
  • The share of EnRs in the current electric mix (GW & TWh) – Key figures by channels 40
  • Focus on key countries: China, USA, India 30
  • Focus on some key countries: UK, France, Germany, Spain... 40
  • Investments in the energy and R & D sector (developments and R & D) 20
  • Day 2 (5:20)
  • Brief presentation of hydropower 10
  • Brief presentation of the EnR (wind, solar PV, thermodynamic solar, bioenergy, geothermal, ocean energies...)
  • Variable EnRs (intermittent) – Their place in the electrical mix and the consequences (general) 40
  • Jobs in the EnR sector (World, Europe, France) and trends 10
  • Corporate PPPs (15)
  • Trends in R&D costs and outlook 35
  • The development prospects of the EnR – Country strategies, Europe... 30
  • EnR and main environmental impacts (e.g. wind & PV) : noise, material requirements, impact on wildlife, recycling...40
  • Responses to the main "false ideas" about EnR 20
  • Q&A : 30’

References

  • AIE-IEA "World Energy Outlook 2021", AIE-IEA "Renewables 2021 – Analysis & Forecast to 2026", AIE-IEA "Electricity Market – Jan. 2022"
  • IRENA Power Generation Costs in 2020
  • EMBER "European Electricity Review H1 2021" & "Global Electricity Review H1 2021"
  • REN21 « Renewables - Global Status Report 2021 »
  • TEN Energy futurists – main results
  • OIE

Skills

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Ref.VerbDescriptionLevel
C4_1appraiseUnderstanding the energy challenges of our society2