Module #1 Introduction to Renewable Energy Policy Overview of the importance of renewable energy, global energy landscape, and policy frameworks that shape the renewable energy sector.
Module #2 Global Energy Challenges and Opportunities Discussion of energy security, climate change, sustainable development, and economic growth in the context of renewable energy policy.
Module #3 Renewable Energy Technologies and their Applications Overview of solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, and biomass energy technologies, their advantages, and limitations.
Module #4 International Climate Change Agreements and Renewable Energy Analysis of the Paris Agreement, Kyoto Protocol, and other international agreements that influence renewable energy policy.
Module #5 National Renewable Energy Policy Frameworks Comparative analysis of national renewable energy policies in the US, EU, China, and India.
Module #6 Renewable Energy Targets and Support Mechanisms Discussion of renewable portfolio standards, tax credits, feed-in tariffs, and auctions as policy tools to promote renewable energy.
Module #7 Grid Integration and Infrastructure Challenges Technical and regulatory challenges of integrating renewable energy into the grid, and infrastructure needs for a low-carbon future.
Module #8 Energy Storage and Grid Resilience The role of energy storage in enabling high penetrations of renewable energy, and strategies for improving grid resilience.
Module #9 Transportation and Renewable Energy Electrification of transportation, alternative fuels, and policy incentives for low-carbon transportation solutions.
Module #10 Building and Industry Sector Energy Efficiency Strategies for improving energy efficiency in buildings and industry, and policy frameworks to support these efforts.
Module #11 Finance and Investment in Renewable Energy Global trends in renewable energy investment, risk management, and innovative financing mechanisms.
Module #12 Renewable Energy and Development The role of renewable energy in promoting sustainable development, energy access, and economic growth in developing countries.
Module #13 Regional and Local Renewable Energy Policy Case studies of regional and local renewable energy policy initiatives, and their impact on promoting decentralized energy systems.
Module #14 Corporate Renewable Energy Procurement and Sustainability Trends and strategies for corporate renewable energy procurement, and the role of companies in driving the clean energy transition.
Module #15 Community-Based Renewable Energy and Energy Democracy The role of community-based renewable energy initiatives in promoting energy democracy, social justice, and local economic development.
Module #16 Renewable Energy and Water Nexus The interlinkages between renewable energy and water usage, and strategies for sustainable water management in the energy sector.
Module #17 Energy Policy and Regulation in Emerging Markets Case studies of energy policy and regulatory frameworks in emerging markets, and their impact on promoting renewable energy development.
Module #18 Future Scenarios for the Global Energy System Exploration of possible future scenarios for the global energy system, including technological, economic, and policy developments.
Module #19 Global Governance and Renewable Energy Policy Analysis of the role of international institutions, agreements, and frameworks in shaping global renewable energy policy.
Module #20 Renewable Energy and Employment The impact of renewable energy on job creation, workforce development, and the future of work in the energy sector.
Module #21 Energy Access and Renewable Energy in Developing Countries Strategies for promoting energy access and renewable energy development in developing countries, and the role of international cooperation.
Module #22 Renewable Energy and Climate Change Mitigation The role of renewable energy in climate change mitigation, and the implications of 1.5°C and 2°C temperature targets for energy policy.
Module #23 Innovative Technologies and Business Models Emerging technologies and business models that are disrupting the energy sector, including blockchain, AI, and peer-to-peer energy trading.
Module #24 Renewable Energy and Grid Resiliency in the Face of Natural Disasters The role of renewable energy in promoting grid resiliency and recovery in the face of natural disasters and extreme weather events.
Module #25 Energy Policy and Public Health The interlinkages between energy policy, air pollution, and public health, and strategies for promoting clean energy and healthy communities.
Module #26 Renewable Energy and Sustainable Land Use The impact of renewable energy on land use, biodiversity, and ecosystem services, and strategies for sustainable land use planning.
Module #27 Energy Storage and the Integration of Renewables The role of energy storage in enabling high penetrations of renewable energy, and innovative storage technologies.
Module #28 Renewable Energy and Cybersecurity The cyber threats and vulnerabilities facing the renewable energy sector, and strategies for promoting energy security and resilience.
Module #29 Global Renewable Energy Policy Trends and Outlook Analysis of current trends and future outlook for global renewable energy policy, including emerging challenges and opportunities.
Module #30 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Global Trends in Renewable Energy Policy career
