The ‘Hydrogen Context’ course offers you a unique opportunity to delve into one of the most promising fields of the 21st century. As the world shifts 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 solutions to tackle climate change. 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’ll 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
Energy
40 hours
Introduction
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 within existing energy infrastructures.
Table of Contents
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 of fuel
UNIT 2. CLIMATE CHANGE AND THE ENERGY TRANSITION
Climate change
Effects and strategies relating to climate change
The energy transition roadmap
The evolution of the energy transition
Carbon credits and ESG criteria
UNIT 3. TECHNIQUES AND TECHNOLOGIES FOR DECARBONISATION (I)
Drivers of the energy transition
Renewable electricity generation, electrification and storage
Mobility and transport
Carbon capture and storage
The circular economy and new materials
UNIT 4. TECHNIQUES AND TECHNOLOGIES FOR DECARBONISATION (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 decarbonisation
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