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Renewable Energies – Your Ideas for the Future! 

The energy transition needs fresh ideas – and your creativity can make a difference! On April 22, a one-week challenge will begin on the digital innovation platform.

No matter if you study business administration, business law, or another subject – if you're interested in renewable energies, this interactive module is perfect for you! Here, you can develop your own solutions and contribute ideas to tackle current industry challenges. 

What can you expect? 

• Access to exciting materials and expert knowledge
• Exchange with professionals and other participants
• The opportunity to develop and submit innovative concepts 

On May 7, the most creative approaches will be awarded – and at the final event, you'll have the chance to connect directly with companies working in the energy sector! 

Participation requirements: Complete the introductory courses through self-study, attend the kickoff and final events, and participate in the challenge – and you're in! 

Be part of the future of energy – we look forward to your ideas! 

Objective: 

 Students will: 

• Acquire basic knowledge about renewable energies and their economic frameworks
• Develop creative solutions for current industry challenges
• Work hands-on with professionals and gain insights into potential career paths in the energy sector 

Structure: 

The module is designed as an interdisciplinary challenge running over one week. Students work independently on the digital innovation platform, engaging with experts and fellow participants. A voting competition follows, where submitted ideas are evaluated. Additionally, students complete introductory courses and related quizzes on energy topics through self-study on Moodle. 

Schedule: 

• April 1 – April 22: Completion of digital introductory courses on energy through self-study
• April 22, 18:00–19:30: Digital kickoff event for the challenge
• April 22–29: Independent Work: Teams research and develop solutions. Challenge on digital innovation plattform
• May 7, 18:00-20:00: Award ceremony for the best ideas and final event 

Assessment: 

• Completion of digital introductory courses on energy (including quizzes)
• Development and submission of a unique solution concept for the challenge, along with its detailed elaboration 

Literature: 

Relevant materials will be provided on our digital innovation platform and Moodle. 

Target Audience: 

The course is open to students from all universities and external participants interested in the topic. It is explicitly designed for all disciplines, particularly for students of business administration and business law with an interest in renewable energies. 

The Green Project Lab at the HWR Berlin is dedicated to ecological, social and cultural issues in the university's sphere of influence. Together with (external) partners, students develop concepts and solutions in the field of sustainability.

This semester, the focus is on biodiversity. Using project management methods, students learn how to plan, implement and evaluate projects to protect and promote biodiversity. The aim is to promote the conservation of habitats, preserve biodiversity and create ecological and social synergies. As part of an excursion to a biodiversity-relevant stakeholder, students receive practical input and exchange ideas with experts. 

The great need for action with regard to the protection of flora and fauna shows the social relevance of the topic, which we would like to address in the Green Project Lab [Biodiversity]. 

Objective

The Green Project Lab enables students to develop and implement practical projects in the field of sustainability. They acquire knowledge in the planning, implementation and evaluation of such projects and develop practical solutions for ecological and social challenges. This semester's topic is biodiversity. 

Structure

The Green Project Lab is designed as an interdisciplinary seminar that runs for one semester. Each semester focuses on a different key topic in the field of sustainability (e.g. biodiversity, sustainable mobility, renewable energies). 

Dates: 

On Thursdays: 

• 17.04. 17 - 20:45
• 24.04. 17 - 19:15
• 15.05. 17:00 - 19:15
• 22.05. 17:00 - 19:15
• 05.06. 17:00 - 19:15
• 19.06. 17:00 - 19:15
• 03.07. 17:00 - 20:45 

Examination performance

Presentation
Additional achievement (for 2,5 ECTS): Reflection diary and project report

Literature

Literature will be mentioned at the beginning of the course. 

Target groups

The course is open to students from all universities and non-university students with an interest in the topic and is explicitly aimed at all subject areas. 

Das Modul richtet sich an Studierende, die sich hochschulintern oder zivilgesellschaftlich engagieren oder dies in im Laufe des Semesters planen. Es bietet die Möglichkeit, das eigene freiwillige Engagement inhaltlich zu kontextualisieren, persönliche Fortschritte zu reflektieren und die eigene Rolle im Ehrenamt bewusster zu gestalten. Ziel ist es, dass die Teilnehmenden lernen, ihr Engagement in gesellschaftliche, ökologische oder soziale Zusammenhänge einzuordnen und daraus Motivation sowie Strategien für zukünftiges Handeln zu entwickeln. 

Das Modul kann sowohl begleitend zum Ehrenamt als auch als rückblickende Reflexion genutzt werden und bietet die Möglichkeit, Ihr Engagement anerkennen lassen. Darüber hinaus ist es Bestanteil des Nachhaltigkeitszertifikats. 

Für Berücksichtigung des Ehrenamts/Engagements in diesem Modul muss es während des Studiums absolviert sein, mindestens den Zeitraum eines Semesters (6 Monate) und mindestens den Arbeitsumfang von 50 Zeitstunden umfassen. 

Inhalte und Ablauf: 

Das Modul gliedert sich in zwei Blockveranstaltungen:

Erster Block (Semesterbeginn): Auftakt und Einordnung Vorstellung und Austausch über das eigene Engagement: Was motiviert mich? Was möchte ich bewirken? 

Zweiter Block (Semesterende): Reflexion und Weiterentwicklung Rückblick auf die persönliche Entwicklung: Was habe ich in den letzten Monaten erreicht? Welche Fortschritte habe ich gemacht? 

Prüfungsleistung 

Für die Teilnahme und die Vorstellung (in Form eines Posters) des eigenen Engagements in beiden Blöcken gibt es 2 LP. Wer zusätzlich am Semesterende ein Reflexionsjournal oder eine Blog-Post-Serie abgibt und erfolgreich besteht, erhält insgesamt 3 LP. 

Lernziele 

Nach Abschluss des Moduls können die Teilnehmenden: 

• ihr ehrenamtliches Engagement inhaltlich und gesellschaftlich einordnen,
• persönliche Fortschritte und Herausforderungen kritisch reflektieren,
• Strategien entwickeln, um Engagement nachhaltig und motivierend zu gestalten,
• andere Studierende und die zivilgesellschaftliche Gemeinschaft durch ihr Engagement inspirieren. 

Zielgruppe 

Das Modul richtet sich an Studierende aller Fachrichtungen, die sich für ehrenamtliches Engagement interessieren oder bereits engagiert sind. Termine folgen!!

Contents: 

The module Renewable Energy Projects: Development, Finance, and Legal Aspects provides a comprehensive introduction to the development, financing, and legal structuring of renewable energy projects. It is designed for students interested in the financial and legal aspects of RE projects and serves as a solid foundation for specialization in this field. 

Objective: 

Students will gain in-depth knowledge of the entire value chain of renewable energy projects. They will learn to evaluate projects, apply financing models, and navigate relevant legal frameworks. By the end of the module, students will be able to conduct feasibility analyses, develop financing strategies, and analyze and negotiate Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs). 

Structure: 

The module is divided into various topics, delivered through seminar-style teaching and online learning formats. Students can choose between two elective specialization modules to deepen their interests. 

• Optional: Preparatory courses - Introduction to Energy (+ 1 ECTS)
• Introduction, motivation, and overview of renewable energy projects
• Feasibility assessment and investment analysis for RE projects
• Financing of renewable energy projects
• Contracts and legal frameworks for RE projects
• Specialization in one of two modules:
• Specialization Module 1: Financial modeling and project evaluation for RE projects
• Specialization Module 2: Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and their impact on financing and bankability 

Schedule: 

Tuesday, 13.05. 17-18:30, Kickoff at Campus Schöneberg

Tuesday, 27.05. 17-18:30, online 

Tuesday, 10.06. 17-18:30, online

Tuesday, 24.06. 17-18:30 Uhr, Final Event at Campus Schöneberg

Assessment: 

• Portfolio (Written assignments and online exams)
• The scope and format of the assessments will be announced at the beginning of the module. 

Literature: 

Relevant materials and literature will be provided at the beginning of the module. 

Target Audience: 

The course is open to students from all universities and external participants with an interest in the topic. It is explicitly designed for all disciplines. 

Prerequisites: 

Participants should have basic knowledge in economics and law. 

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