The goal of the course is to enable students to assess renewable energy supply and demand scenarios with the help of state-of-the-art computer software for analysis.
Introduction into the basic terms of energy modelling and some of the most common modelling software: emphasis on the elaboration of a case study applying the LEAP software.
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
1. Understand and analyse energy statistics
2. Understand and apply the basic parameters for power planning, such
as capacity factors, availability, capacity credits, load curves, merit orders etc.
3. Develop demand projections applying econometric and end use models
4. Appreciate energy accounting, use optimisation and simulation software
5. Apply various relevant software
Our 7 faculties and 12 professional schools offer more than 200 programmes to some 18,000 graduate, undergraduate and continuing studies students.
The UWI, Mona ranks first in Jamaica among accredited tertiary-level programmes. In 2012, the University was again one of Jamaica’s Top 100 Employers.
