- To understand global energy systems and their impact on development.
- To explore sustainable practices for energy management.
- To analyse the role of renewable energies in modern economies.
- To evaluate technological innovations in energy maintenance.
- To assess the impact of energy policies on global change.
- To identify key vectors influencing the global energy transition.
- To apply knowledge of energy systems to real-world challenges.
UNIT 1. ENERGY AND DEVELOPMENT 1. Global energy context 2. Climate change 3. Decarbonisation of the economy and energy transition 4. Climate neutrality. The Green Deal 5. Smart cities UNIT 2. SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT 1. Sustainable development goals 2. United nations climate summits. Kyoto protocol and Paris agreement 3. Clean Development Mechanisms (CDM) and Joint Implementation (JM) 4. Emissions trading 5. CO2 capture and usage UNIT 3. THE ROLE OF RENEWABLE ENERGIES AND OTHER MAINTENANCE TECHNOLOGIES 1. Energy security. Energy policy of the European Union 2. Penetration of renewable energy and electrification by 2050 3. The importance of hydrogen 4. The batteries 5. Distributed generation UNIT 4. OTHER VECTORS OF CHANGE 1. General aspects of energy efficiency (I) 2. General aspects of energy efficiency (II) 3. Energy efficiency in transport 4. Energy efficiency in buildings 5. Circular economy