Energy Transition and Sustainable Economies

In this course, you will be acquainted with the need of energy transition from the perspectives of various roles, including that of the producer, consumer and prosumer. You will also recognise the importance of energy transition for sustainable development in its widest sense, consisting of ecological, economic, social and cultural aspects. On completing the course, you will understand how energy transition supports climate change mitigation and adaptation. You will also understand the way in which energy transition and circular economy are related and mutually reinforcing. In addition, you are familiar whit what is being done in Vaasa region for energy transition and how the region's energy cluster acts as a leader in the international development of the field.