Course Overview: This course explores the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources. It provides a technical and economic overview of Solar, Wind, Hydro, and Bioenergy, as well as the policy frameworks that support a “Green Economy” and a “Just Transition.”

Course Objectives:

• Evaluate the technical feasibility of various renewable energy technologies.
• Understand the economics and financing models for green energy projects.
• Analyze energy efficiency and storage solutions (Batteries, Hydrogen).
• Navigate energy policies and carbon markets.
• Lead corporate energy transition initiatives.

Target Audience:

• Energy Managers and Engineers.
• Policy Makers and Urban Planners.
• Investors in Renewable Energy Projects.

Course Outline:

Day 1: The Energy Transition Landscape

• Global Energy Trends and the Paris Agreement.
• The Concept of the Green Economy.
• Decarbonization Pathways for Industry and Transport.
• Energy Security and Grid Resilience.

Day 2: Solar and Wind Energy Technologies

• Photovoltaic (PV) and Concentrated Solar Power (CSP).
• Onshore and Offshore Wind Power Fundamentals.
• Project Siting and Environmental Impact Assessments.
• Technological Trends and Efficiency Gains.

Day 3: Hydro, Geothermal, and Bioenergy

• Small-scale vs. Large-scale Hydropower.
• Geothermal Heating and Power Generation.
• Biomass, Biofuels, and Waste-to-Energy.
• The Role of Nuclear in the Green Transition.

Day 4: Energy Efficiency and Storage

• Building and Industrial Energy Efficiency.
• Battery Storage Systems and Pumped Hydro.
• The Hydrogen Economy: Green vs. Blue Hydrogen.
• Smart Grids and Demand Response Management.

Day 5: Economics, Policy, and Finance

• Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE).
• Carbon Credits and Emissions Trading Systems (ETS).
• Green Bonds and Sustainable Finance.
• Workshop: Developing a Corporate Renewable Energy Roadmap.