- To understand the role of hydrogen in modern energy production and its potential applications.
- To analyse the impact of climate change on energy systems and the hydrogen transition.
- To evaluate various decarbonisation techniques and their effectiveness in reducing emissions.
- To explore advanced technologies used in hydrogen production and storage.
- To assess the feasibility of hydrogen as a sustainable energy source in various industries.
- To identify challenges and opportunities in the global transition to hydrogen energy.
- To develop strategies for implementing hydrogen-based solutions in current energy infrastructures.
UNIT 1. ENERGY AND PRODUCTION Energy production and its evolution Fossil fuels. The change of an era Strategies for sustainability Energy demand and transition Energy and the fuel future UNIT 2. CLIMATE CHANGE AND ENERGY TRANSITION Climate change Effects and strategies related to climate change The energy transition roadmap The evolution of the energy transition Carbon credits and ESG criteria UNIT 3. TECHNIQUES AND TECHNOLOGIES FOR DECARBONIZATION (I) Vectors of the energy transition Renewable electricity generation, electrification, and storage Mobility and transportation Carbon capture and storage Circular economy and new materials UNIT 4. TECHNIQUES AND TECHNOLOGIES FOR DECARBONIZATION (II) Hydrogen (H2) Bioenergy Integration between bioenergy processes and other technologies The cities of the future (smart cities) Entrepreneurship and enabling technologies and developments for decarbonization