Evaluating the Impact of Marine Renewable Resources
( 30 Modules )
Module #1 Introduction to Marine Renewable Resources Overview of marine renewable energy sources, including tidal, wave, offshore wind, and ocean thermal energy conversion.
Module #2 Global Energy Landscape and the Role of Marine Renewables Review of global energy demand and supply, and the potential of marine renewables to contribute to a low-carbon future.
Module #3 Tidal Energy:Principles and Technologies In-depth exploration of tidal energy, including tidal barrages, tidal stream generators, and tidal kites.
Module #4 Wave Energy:Principles and Technologies In-depth exploration of wave energy, including oscillating water columns, point absorbers, and attenuators.
Module #5 Offshore Wind Energy:Principles and Technologies In-depth exploration of offshore wind energy, including fixed foundation, floating, and hybrid systems.
Module #6 Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC):Principles and Technologies In-depth exploration of OTEC, including open-cycle, closed-cycle, and hybrid systems.
Module #7 Environmental Impact Assessment:Introduction and Frameworks Overview of environmental impact assessment frameworks and their application to marine renewables.
Module #8 Assessing Biodiversity and Ecosystem Impacts Examination of the potential impacts of marine renewables on biodiversity and ecosystems.
Module #9 Assessing Noise and Electromagnetic Impacts Examination of the potential impacts of marine renewables on noise and electromagnetic environments.
Module #10 Assessing Physical and Chemical Impacts Examination of the potential physical and chemical impacts of marine renewables on water quality and coastal processes.
Module #11 Social and Economic Impact Assessment:Introduction and Frameworks Overview of social and economic impact assessment frameworks and their application to marine renewables.
Module #12 Assessing Socio-Economic Impacts on Communities Examination of the potential socio-economic impacts of marine renewables on local communities.
Module #13 Assessing Economic Impacts on Industries and Supply Chains Examination of the potential economic impacts of marine renewables on industries and supply chains.
Module #14 Assessing Policy and Regulatory Frameworks Examination of the policy and regulatory frameworks governing marine renewables and their impact on project development.
Module #15 Evaluating Technical and Economic Feasibility Examination of methods for evaluating the technical and economic feasibility of marine renewable projects.
Module #16 Risk Assessment and Management Strategies Examination of risk assessment methods and management strategies for marine renewable projects.
Module #17 Case Studies:Successful Marine Renewable Projects In-depth examination of successful marine renewable projects, including lessons learned and best practices.
Module #18 Challenges and Opportunities for Marine Renewable Energy Discussion of the challenges and opportunities facing the marine renewable energy industry, including future directions and research needs.
Module #19 International Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing Examination of international efforts to collaborate and share knowledge on marine renewable energy development.
Module #20 Future Directions:Emerging Technologies and Innovations Exploration of emerging technologies and innovations in marine renewable energy.
Module #21 Research and Development Priorities Identification of research and development priorities for advancing the marine renewable energy industry.
Module #22 Stakeholder Engagement and Public Acceptance Examination of strategies for stakeholder engagement and public acceptance of marine renewable energy projects.
Module #23 Grid Integration and Energy Storage Examination of the challenges and solutions for grid integration and energy storage of marine renewable energy.
Module #24 Financing and Funding Mechanisms Overview of financing and funding mechanisms for marine renewable energy projects.
Module #25 Insurance and Risk Management Examination of insurance and risk management strategies for marine renewable energy projects.
Module #26 Regulatory Frameworks and Permitting Examination of regulatory frameworks and permitting processes for marine renewable energy projects.
Module #27 Environmental Monitoring and Adaptive Management Examination of environmental monitoring and adaptive management strategies for marine renewable energy projects.
Module #28 Marine Spatial Planning and Conflict Resolution Examination of marine spatial planning and conflict resolution strategies for multiple use of the ocean.
Module #29 Capacity Building and Education Examination of capacity building and education needs for the marine renewable energy industry.
Module #30 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Evaluating the Impact of Marine Renewable Resources career
