The International Community Energy Project (ICEP) Module (formerly International Class)
The ICEP Module, which was formerly known as the International Class, provides the opportunity to apply and combine the knowledge and competencies gained so far during the course of studies in a real-life situation. It is organised in close co-operation with partner organisations abroad. While the preparation class is organised at the university, the practical exercise takes place abroad, preferably in a rural community development situation. The module follows the typical phases of the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) approach, with direct engagement with a community.
Structure of the ICEP Module
Topics of the past ICEP/IC Modules were:
Sustainable Energy Transition Pathway for the Aran Islands (2025)
Transition Pathways for Decarbonisation and Self Sufficiency on the Isle of Eigg (2024)
Creating a Basis for a Wellbeing Economy Through Community-Owned Solar Power at Dunbar (2023)
Towards Sustainable Energy: A Roadmap for Residential Buildings at Loop Head (2022)
Exploring sustainable energy options for loop head communities (2021)
A leap towards energy sustainability for loop head communities (2020)
Integrating renewable energy technologies for heat demand and a hydrogen economy for Unst (2019)
Affordable heating from wind and hydro recourses in Durness (2017)
The assessment of renewable energy projects for community benefit in West Harris (2016)
Community energy options under grid constrains – the case of Achiltibuie (2015)
Towards a Greener Applecross (2014)
Assessment and Future Scenarios of Knoydart?s Electricity System (2013)
An Evaluation of the Clean Sleat Project (2011)
The Transport Sector in Rousay and Eday: Energy, Cost and Emissions compared to Kirkwall (2010)
Present Situation & Sustainable Energy Scenario of Lochboisdale up to 2014 (2009)
The Ecological Footprint of the Sleat Peninsula (2008)
Options for Development of Community Wind Energy Projects in the North Isles of Shetland (2007)
Potential of Renewable Energy in the North Harris Trust area (2005)
Locations since 2002:
Other local partner organisations in Scotland included:
- Knoydart Foundation
- Eigg Heritage Trust
- North Harris Trust
- Melness Crofters Estate
- Ormlie Community Association
- North Yell Development Group
- Pure Energy Centre
- Sleat Community Trust
- Barra and Vatersay Community Ltd
- Storas Uibhist
- Eday Partnership
- Rousay, Egilsay and Wyre Development Trust
- Jura Development Trust