Introduction:
The global transition to a sustainable energy future has begun. Renewable energy is fast growing at an astonishing pace, information technologies are revolutionizing electricity trade and management, and competitive electricity markets are driving unprecedented change in electricity generation choice. These rapid changes create countless opportunities for those firms and individuals that understand how and why these changes are happening, anticipate where energy markets are headed, and innovate new solutions and approaches that meet energy-related needs. Conversely, the transition will leave behind those that fail to keep up.
Course Objectives:
By the end of this renewable energy and sustainability Training Course, the participants will be able to:
- Assess why the energy system is changing, and what it means for you and your organization
- Quantitatively evaluate sustainable energy options including renewables, energy efficiency, and electrification
- Explain how information technologies are transforming the electricity system
- Analyze how policies such as auctions and energy targets can be leveraged for success
- Assess and interpret trends and forecasts that tell us about the future of energy
- Predict where the energy-related opportunities lie, and know how to take advantage of them
Who Should Attend?
Renewable energy and sustainability Training Course is suitable for a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:
- Those new to the energy industry, seeking a thorough understanding of renewable energy and sustainability
- Those in traditional energy firms, need to understand better what the energy transition means for their firm
- Those in the renewable and sustainable energy field, seeking market and technology intelligence on the latest happenings in the field
- Government and public sector professionals with responsibilities related to renewable and sustainable energy
- Advocates and civil society members, in pursuit of knowledge they can use to build a sustainable energy system for the future generation
Course Outlines:
ENERGY FUNDAMENTALS
- Energy Problems and Solutions
- World Energy Overview
- Energy Fundamentals Review
- Country-Specific Energy Overviews
- Electricity Fundamentals
- Electricity Industry Structure
RENEWABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES AND TRENDS
- Renewable Energy (RE) Basics
- Renewable Energy (RE) Myths and Challenges
- Renewable Energy (RE) Technologies
- Economic Analysis of Renewable Energy (RE)
- Renewable Energy (RE) Forecasts and Scenarios
DISTRIBUTED RENEWABLES AND GRID INTEGRATION
- Distributed Systems and Microgrids
- Rooftop Photovoltaics (PV) Technologies and Trends
- Rooftop Photovoltaics (PV) Case Study Analysis
- Grid Integration: Problem and Solutions
- Storage Technologies and Trends
- Hybrid Power Plants
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES (SMART GRID) AND ENERGY POLICY
- Electrification Trends and Implications
- Electric Vehicles as Distributed Storage
- Demand Response (DR)
- Energy Policy Levers and Tools
- Auctions
- Feed-in Tariffs and Net Metering
ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND SUSTAINABLE ENERGY FUTURES
- Energy Efficiency Overview and Technologies
- Megawatts: Theory and Practice
- Energy Efficiency – Business Models and Case Studies
- Elements of a Sustainable Energy Future
- Data Sources and Analysis Tools