Module #1 Introduction to Sustainable Energy Systems Overview of the importance of sustainable energy, global energy challenges, and the role of advanced sustainable energy systems in addressing these challenges.
Module #2 Energy Efficiency and Demand Response Principles and strategies for improving energy efficiency and demand response in buildings and industry.
Module #3 Renewable Energy Fundamentals Introduction to renewable energy sources, including solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, and biomass energy.
Module #4 Solar Energy Systems Design and operation of solar photovoltaic and thermal systems, including system components, performance, and applications.
Module #5 Wind Energy Systems Design and operation of wind turbines and wind farms, including aerodynamics, performance, and grid integration.
Module #6 Energy Storage Technologies Overview of energy storage technologies, including batteries, pumped hydro storage, compressed air energy storage, and other innovative solutions.
Module #7 Smart Grids and Grid Integration Introduction to smart grid concepts, including grid architecture, advanced technologies, and renewable energy integration.
Module #8 Electric Vehicles and Transportation Overview of electric vehicles, including technology, infrastructure, and policy, as well as sustainable transportation systems.
Module #9 Building-Integrated Renewable Energy Systems Design and integration of renewable energy systems into buildings, including building envelopes, HVAC, and lighting systems.
Module #10 Urban Planning and Sustainability Principles and strategies for sustainable urban planning, including transportation, land use, and energy systems.
Module #11 Sustainable Water Management Overview of sustainable water management practices, including water conservation, efficiency, and renewable energy-powered water treatment.
Module #12 Bioenergy Systems Introduction to bioenergy systems, including biomass production, conversion technologies, and sustainability considerations.
Module #13 Geothermal Energy Systems Design and operation of geothermal energy systems, including exploration, production, and power generation.
Module #14 Hydrogen Fuel Cells and Infrastructure Overview of hydrogen fuel cells, including technology, infrastructure, and applications in transportation and stationary power.
Module #15 Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage Introduction to carbon capture, utilization, and storage technologies, including principles, applications, and challenges.
Module #16 Advanced Materials for Energy Applications Overview of advanced materials for energy applications, including nanostructured materials, thermoelectrics, and energy storage materials.
Module #17 Sustainable Energy Policy and Economics Introduction to sustainable energy policy and economics, including market analysis, policy instruments, and international cooperation.
Module #18 Energy Systems Modeling and Simulation Introduction to energy systems modeling and simulation, including tools, methodologies, and applications.
Module #19 Life Cycle Assessment of Energy Systems Overview of life cycle assessment of energy systems, including methodologies, case studies, and sustainability considerations.
Module #20 Energy Access and Development Introduction to energy access and development, including energy poverty, sustainable development goals, and off-grid energy solutions.
Module #21 Disaster Resilience and Energy Systems Introduction to disaster resilience and energy systems, including risk assessment, emergency response, and sustainable reconstruction.
Module #22 Cybersecurity in Energy Systems Overview of cybersecurity in energy systems, including threats, vulnerabilities, and risk management strategies.
Module #23 Advanced Energy Conversion Technologies Introduction to advanced energy conversion technologies, including fuel cells, thermophotovoltaics, and advanced solar cells.
Module #24 Electrification of Transportation and Industry Overview of electrification of transportation and industry, including technology, infrastructure, and sustainability considerations.
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Advanced Sustainable Energy Systems career
