The Hydrogen Context course offers you a unique opportunity to dive into one of the most promising fields of the 21st century. As the world pivots towards sustainable energy, hydrogen stands out as a key player in the energy transition. Through this course, you’ll explore the dynamics of energy production and the urgent need for climate change solutions. With a focus on cutting-edge techniques and technologies for decarbonisation, you’ll gain insights into how hydrogen can power a cleaner future. This booming sector is experiencing high demand for skilled professionals, making now the perfect time to enhance your expertise. By joining this online course, you position yourself at the forefront of innovation, ready to meet the challenges of a rapidly evolving job market and contribute to a sustainable world.
Hydrogen Context
The Hydrogen Context course is designed for professionals and graduates in the energy sector seeking to enhance their understanding of hydrogen's role in energy production, climate change, and the energy transition. Participants will explore innovative decarbonisation techniques and technologies, broadening their knowledge in this vital area of sustainable energy.
40 hours
Energy
Course objectives
- 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.
What does it prepare you for?
The Hydrogen Context course equips you to understand and navigate the evolving energy landscape. You'll be prepared to analyse energy production methods, assess the impact of climate change on energy transition, and explore advanced decarbonisation techniques and technologies. This knowledge will enable you to contribute to sustainable energy solutions, make informed decisions, and drive initiatives in the shift towards a cleaner energy future.
Teaching units
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