The Global Energy Context course offers you a comprehensive overview of one of today’s most dynamic and rapidly growing sectors. The transition to sustainable energy and innovation in storage technologies are key drivers of global economic development. With growing demand for skilled workers in the energy sector, this course equips you to understand and tackle the challenges facing the sector. You will learn about the relationship between energy and development, the impact of sustainable development, and the vital role of renewable energy. You will also explore other drivers of change that are transforming the energy landscape. By the end of the course, you will have acquired essential analytical and strategic skills, positioning yourself as a qualified professional ready to contribute to a sustainable energy future.
The global energy context
Energy
40 hours
Introduction
Objectives
- Identify global energy sources and their impact on development.
- To analyse the impact of sustainable development on energy use.
- To understand the role of renewable energy in a global context.
- To assess energy storage technologies and their future.
- To explore the drivers of change in the global energy sector.
- Compare international energy policies and their effectiveness.
- To examine current energy challenges and propose solutions.
Table of Contents
TEACHING UNIT 1. ENERGY AND DEVELOPMENT
The global energy context
Climate change
Decarbonisation of the economy and the energy transition
Climate neutrality. The Green Deal: Smart Cities
TEACHING UNIT 2. SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Sustainable Development Goals
United Nations climate summits. The Kyoto Protocol and the Paris Agreement
Development Mechanisms
Clean (MDL) and Joint Application (AC)
CO₂ Emissions Trading. Carbon Capture and Utilisation
TEACHING UNIT 3. THE ROLE OF RENEWABLE ENERGY AND OTHER STORAGE TECHNOLOGIES
Energy Security. The European Union’s energy policy
Penetration of renewable energy and electrification by 2050
The Importance of Hydrogen
Batteries: Distributed generation
TEACHING UNIT 4. OTHER DRIVERS OF CHANGE
General Aspects of Energy Efficiency (I)
General Aspects of Energy Efficiency (II)
Energy efficiency in transport
Energy efficiency in buildings
Circular Economy.
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