Renewable Energy Futures

Renewable Energy is one of the fastest-growing markets worldwide and one of the key drivers for any energy transition to meet energy sustainability goals. Indeed, renewable energy provides the optimal pathway to deliver most of the emission cuts needed at the necessary speed. Renewables can provide over 90% of the energy-related CO2 emission reductions required, using safe, reliable, affordable, and widely available technologies.

Renewables, particularly solar and wind energy, are increasingly cost-effective for utilities, homeowners, business owners, and communities. The falling price of solar and wind systems results from improvements in technology and economies of scale among manufacturers. On the other hand, because renewables systems can be installed in cities, towns, and remote areas, they offer local engineers and technicians job possibilities. 

This Renewable Energy Futures training course will provide a solid foundation for understanding and deploying important renewable energy technologies such as wind and solar. The delegates will be equipped with the latest knowledge on renewable energy technologies and their characteristics and how to decide which renewable energy technology to use or target for the future energy mix. It includes an overview of the most mature technologies and their applications in all the sectors of the economy, e.g. buildings, electricity systems, industry etc. It also provides an overview of the interaction between renewables and economics, the environment and policy.

Day One: Introduction And Overview Of The Different Renewable Technologies

• Definitions

• Characteristics of Renewable Energies

• Solar Energy

• Wind Energy

• Hydropower Energy

• Geothermal Energy

• Biomass Energy

Day Two: Benefits And Applications Of Each Technology

• Benefits of Renewable Technologies

• Challenges of Renewable Energy

• Applications of each Technology

• Combining Renewable Energy Technologies

• Assets Management

Day Three: Grid Integration, Transmission, And Distribution

• Renewable Power & Electricity Systems

• Integration of Renewable Energy in the Grid

• Transmission

• Distribution

• Off-Grid Solutions

Day Four: Energy Storage, Smarts Grids & Digitalisation

• Energy Storage Options

• Smart Grids and Renewable Energy

• Digitalisation

• Forecasting

• Monitoring, Data Management, and Reporting

Day Five: Renewables Market Development, Policies, And Economics

• Market Trends and Structures

• Renewable Energy Costs

• Policies and Regulations

• Incentives and Support Mechanisms for Renewable Energy

• Financing of Renewable Energy Projects