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CIVIL-340: Study and analysis of energy systems

Summary

L'analyse critique de stratégies énergétiques nécessite de comprendre les différentes filières énergétiques impliquées dans l'approvisionnement en énergie et leurs impacts sur l'économie, l'environnement et la société. Le cours introduit à la formalisation de problèmes de stratégies énergétiques.

Lectures

Instructor

Edgard Gnansounou

1983 Ing. Civil EPFL
1991 Dr ès Sciences techniques, EPFL
Directeur du Laboratoire de systèmes énergétiques (LASEN) de 2003 à 2008
Dès 2008, Responsable du groupe de Recherche en Bioénergie et Planification énergétique
Co-fondateur du bureau d'étude ENERS Energy Concept
Président de la Fondation SUD (Solidarités Universitaires pour le Développement)

Je suis membre de différentes associations professionnelles parmi lesquelles figuent le Conseil Mondial de l'énergie (CME) et l'Association internationale pour l'économie de l'énergie (AIEE). Comme membre du groupe d'étude du CME sur les vulnérabilités, j'ai développé les métriques utilisées pour évaluer la vulnérabilité énergétique des pays industrialisés. Depuis janvier 2008 : membre du Comité d'édition du journal international Bioresource Technology. Depuis 2009: membre du Comité de la "European Biofuels Technology Platform"

Official source

https://edu.epfl.ch/coursebook/en/study-and-analysis-of-energy-systems-CIVIL-340

Moodle Page

http://go.epfl.ch/CIVIL-340

Summary

Lectures

Instructor

Edgard Gnansounou

1983 Ing. Civil EPFL
1991 Dr ès Sciences techniques, EPFL
Directeur du Laboratoire de systèmes énergétiques (LASEN) de 2003 à 2008
Dès 2008, Responsable du groupe de Recherche en Bioénergie et Planification énergétique
Co-fondateur du bureau d'étude ENERS Energy Concept
Président de la Fondation SUD (Solidarités Universitaires pour le Développement)

Official source

https://edu.epfl.ch/coursebook/en/study-and-analysis-of-energy-systems-CIVIL-340

Moodle Page

http://go.epfl.ch/CIVIL-340

Ontological neighbourhood

Environmental science

Environmental policy: Topics in environmental policy, Energy development

Lectures in this course (9)

Energy and Energy Systems Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Explores the study and analysis of energy systems, covering history, concepts, environmental impacts, and systemic approaches.

Energy Demand and Supply Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Explores energy demand, supply, cost, security, and supply chain components, analyzing market influences and economic factors.

Heat Strategy for Building Heating Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Covers strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve energy efficiency in building heating.

Electricity Strategy Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Analyzes Switzerland's electricity strategy, exploring production, consumption, renewable sources, and future options, led by Prof. Edgard Gnansounou.

Fuel Strategy Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Covers general information on fuels, strategic issues, and the importance of fuels in final energy consumption.

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