Type of course:
Digital learning, Lesson
Language:
EN
Duration:
20 minutes
Workload:
2 hours
Proficiency:
Intermediate
Target:
Professionals, Workers
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to three renewable and semi-renewable energy resources: a) nuclear power, b) hydro power and c) geothermal power. The present course will focus on large-scale implementations of these energy resources, referred as power plants.Learners will investigate on a high-level, the basic operation of wind and solar farms, along with key features for each of them such as: power generation costs, the science behind, common types and categorization of equipment and the best candidates, country-wise, for such power units.This course not only serves as a great first encounter for low and middle level professionals with three major renewable and semi-renewable resources, but also highlights the value of renewable resources and encourages potential stakeholders to take a step ahead for investment consideration.
Learning outcomes
- Describe the operation and benefits of large-scale nuclear power plants
- Identify the operation and benefits of large-scale geothermal power plants
- Interpret the operation and benefits of large-scale hydro power plants
Course Content
Topics
Sustainable Energy and Clean Technologies, Sustainable Manufacturing, Prevention, Recycling