Overview:
- Credits:
- 7.5
- Level:
- 4
- Semester:
- Semester Two
- Subject:
- Finance
- School:
- Business
- Coordinator:
- Dr Petr Spodniak
FIN41690 Electricity Markets
Academic Year 2017/2018
Electricity is a unique commodity where market forces meet the forces of physics. This course introduces students to the theory and practice of liberalized electricity markets. The course covers diverse topics as electricity market liberalization, electricity marketplaces, electricity price formation, electricity market designs, electricity as physical and financial commodity, and electricity trading and risk management.Show/hide contentOpenClose All
Curricular information is subject to change
Learning Outcomes:
Students will acquire detailed understanding of how liberalized electricity markets work with a particular focus on Europe. Upon successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
1. Understand diverse electricity marketplaces (power exchanges, traded products, market structure, locational pricing).
2. Comprehend electricity trading and apply adequate risk management and hedging techniques.
| Student Effort Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lectures | 24 |
| Autonomous Student Learning | 136 |
| Total | 160 |
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Not applicable to this module.
| Description | % of Final Grade | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Examination: End of semester examination | 50 |
2 hour End of Trimester Exam |
| Continuous Assessment: On going assignments | 50 |
Throughout the Trimester |
Compensation
This module is not passable by compensation
Resit Opportunities
End of Semester Exam
Remediation
Compensation This module is not passable by compensation Resit Opportunities End of Semester Exam Remediation If you fail to pass this module you may repeat, resit or substitute where permissible
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