Sustainable Energy

Course

Description

Assessment of current and potential energy systems, covering extraction, conversion, and end-use, with emphasis on meeting regional and global energy needs in a sustainable manner. Examination of energy technologies and energy types: renewable (solar, biomass, wind, hydro, geothermal), fossil (oil, gas, synthetic), nuclear (fission and fusion), along with storage, transmission, and conservation issues. Focus on evaluation and analysis of energy technology systems in the context of social, economic, and environmental goals.

Course period20/08/17 → …