Renewable Power and Electricity Systems
The energy revolution in underway. Renewable energy is growing at an astounding pace - notably in electricity. Wind turbines and solar photovoltaic (PV) systems account for most new power plants built worldwide, and are essential to building a low-carbon and sustainable energy future. As a result, there are countless new opportunities in renewable electricity. This course provides a solid grounding in the basics of renewable electricity. We’ll start with how electricity is measured, how electricity systems operate, and how renewable technologies like wind turbines and solar PV work. We’ll then cover technical and market fundamentals: how and why renewables are driving change in electricity systems worldwide, how electricity systems are changing to accommodate all these new renewables, and what that all means for those seeking to understand and participate in the global transformation of electricity systems. This global transformation is just beginning; with knowledge gained from this course you’ll be ready to jump on board.
Course logo image credit: “Wind Turbine” icon courtesy of Vectors Point from the Noun Project.
How electricity systems work, from both technical and institutional perspectives
-The challenges and opportunities arising from renewables in electricity systems
Syllabus
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week 1
Introduction and Renewable Power Basics
Week 2
Grid Operations and Grid Integration
Week 3
Storage and Demand Flexibility
Week 4
Power Structure Industry and ISOs
Week 5
Course Summary and Review
FAQ
When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:
What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
Is financial aid available?
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.
Reviews
Thanx Paul Komor for your great job and interviews with experts
Very Interesting course about an aspect of the renewable energy industry that I had not yet studied.
Quite interesting since it provides an updated view of the market, where we are and where we are going.
Wonderful high level overview. The instructor was able to make everything very understandable.
