Global Renewables: Pioneering the Energy Transition (Timed and Monitored)
- Course Number: E1036T
- Credits: 4 hours
- Instructor: Helen Chen, Ph.D., PE
- Price: $40
Course Outline
Explore the transformative power of renewable energy and its crucial role in achieving a sustainable, decarbonized future. This course delves into the findings of the "Global Renewables Outlook" by IRENA, highlighting the impact of urbanization, technological innovations, and policy shifts on the global energy landscape. In addition, this course examines pioneering cities and technologies driving the global energy transition. Learn from real-world examples such as Lancaster, California, and Copenhagen's EnergyLab Nordhavn, and understand the strategies required to transition to renewable and circular economies. Examine the socio-economic benefits of renewable energy adoption, including job creation, economic growth, and improved welfare. Gain insights into the challenges of decarbonizing energy-intensive sectors and the role of green hydrogen, energy efficiency, and innovative technologies in driving the global energy transition.
At the end of this course, there will be a multiple-choice, open-book quiz designed to enhance your understanding of the course material.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, the student will:
- Be able to understand the impact of urbanization and the need for renewable and circular economies in the context of the global energy transition;
- Be able to analyze the technological innovations in renewable energy, including solar, wind, and green hydrogen, and their integration into local and regional energy systems;
- Be able to evaluate the policy frameworks and cultural shifts necessary for facilitating the transition to a sustainable, low-carbon economy; and
- Be able to examine the socio-economic implications of the energy transition, including job creation, economic growth, and welfare improvements as outlined in the Global Renewables Outlook.