49026 Electricity Sector Planning and Restructuring
6cp; three modules, each two days; availability: Energy Planning and Policy core subjectPostgraduate
Subject coordinator: Associate Professor Deepak Sharma
Topics covered in this subject include: nature of electricity planning; economic and technological dimensions of power systems; generation planning and production costing; integrated resource planning; electricity sector restructuring – rationale, models and frameworks; electricity sector privatisation; electricity sector productivity; electricity markets; selected topics on issues relating to the environment, institutional structures, renewable resources, regulation, etc. Emphasis is placed on all aspects of electricity sector planning, restructuring and policy, with topical case studies providing an application focus.
Assessment: Assignments (40 per cent), quizzes (50 per cent), contribution to class discussions (10 per cent).
Typical availability
Autumn semester, City campus
For detailed information, see the full subject description at:
http://www.eng.uts.edu.au/Current_Students/postgraduate/subject_desc/49026.htm
Fee information
2009 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $926.50
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2008 should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth Supported places.
2009 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,650.00
Note: Fees for Postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the Annual Fees Schedule.
Subject EFTSL: 0.125Access conditions
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