Energy Economics and Project Finance

Compulsary For MSc YES
Socio-economic
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Students will be able to apply economic concepts in addressing issues related to energy markets and public policy. They will also be able to evaluate and implement appropriate financing mechanisms pertaining to energy projects.

Exit Level Outcomes: Hard (H) & Soft (S) Skills

  1. H# 1: Analyse energy demand using economic concepts (Data Analysis, Modelling, Socio-Economic Dynamics)
  2. H# 2: Determine suitable pricing and taxation methods under different types of energy markets (Socio-Economic Dynamics)
  3. H# 3: Evaluate appropriate financing mechanisms for projects that promote energy access (Project Financing, Energy Access)
  4. H# 4: Apply economic and financial structuring tools needed to ensure the financial viability of energy projects (Project Financing, Sustainable Energy Development, Grid and Off-Grid Systems, Data Analysis, Modelling)
  5. H# 5: Assess risk, return and performance of sustainable energy projects (Project Financing, Sustainable Energy Development)
  6. S# 1: Undertake independent study (Life-long Learning)
  7. S# 2: Communicate how economic and financial concepts apply to energy markets and projects (Communication)
  8. S# 3: Apply suitable financing and pricing strategies for energy access projects (Problem Solving, Creativity, Energy Access)
  9. S# 4: Work together in small groups (Teamwork)
  10. S# 5: Access learning material online (Digital Literacy)
  11. S# 6: Produce a technical report (Writing Skills)

Facilitators

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Mr. Matsoso Mothala
He is a Project Manager responsible for the overall management of all projects in the centre and liaising with the Administrator, Administrative Assistant, University Projects Officer in the Bursar’s Office and all other internal and external stakeholders. He holds a Masters degree is Sustainable Energy. His research interest include energy economics, energy policy and socio-economic impacts of renewable energy mini-grids.... read more
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Mr Retselisitsoe Thamae
Senior Lecturer in Economics and a member of the Energy Research Centre at the National University of Lesotho.... read more
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Prof. Moeketsi Mpholo
Associate Professor in the Department of Physics and Electronics at National University Of Lesotho and Administrator of the Energy Research Centre at NUL... read more
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