The Hydrogen Context course is a unique opportunity to gain an insight into the vibrant hydrogen sector, which is experiencing an unprecedented boom. The The transition to cleaner energy sources has placed hydrogen at the heart of global decarbonisation strategies, creating high demand for skilled professionals. During the course, you will explore energy production, climate change and the energy transition, as well as the key techniques and technologies for decarbonisation. You will acquire essential skills to understand and apply innovative solutions in this expanding field. By choosing this course, you will position yourself at the forefront of a sector that is crucial to the future of energy, broadening your career prospects in a field where demand for skilled workers is growing.
The context of hydrogen
Energy
40 hours
Introduction
Objectives
- To identify the role of hydrogen in current and future energy production.
- To understand the link between hydrogen and climate change.
- To analyse current technologies for decarbonisation using hydrogen.
- To assess the impact of hydrogen on the global energy transition.
- Describe innovative techniques for the production of sustainable hydrogen.
- Compare methods of hydrogen production and their applications.
- Explain how hydrogen can help mitigate the effects of climate change.
Table of Contents
TEACHING UNIT 1. ENERGY AND PRODUCTION
Energy production and its development
Fossil fuels: the end of an era
Strategies for sustainability
Energy demand and the energy transition
Energy and the future
TEACHING UNIT 2. CLIMATE CHANGE AND THE ENERGY TRANSITION
Climate change
Effects and strategies relating to climate change
Energy Transition Roadmap
The progress of the energy transition
Carbon pricing and ESG criteria
TEACHING UNIT 3. TECHNIQUES AND TECHNOLOGIES FOR DECARBONISATION I
Key drivers of the energy transition
Renewable electricity generation, electrification and storage
Mobility and transport
Carbon capture and storage
The circular economy and new materials
TEACHING UNIT 4. TECHNIQUES AND TECHNOLOGIES FOR DECARBONISATION II
Hydrogen (H₂)
Bioenergy
Integration between bioenergy processes and other technologies
Cities of the Future (Smart Cities)
Entrepreneurship and enabling technologies and developments for decarbonisation