Certificate Programme on Renewable Energy, Net Zero, and Sustainability
This course is designed to balance core concepts, practical applications, and project-based learning, while emphasizing sustainability as an integral component across all modules.
Introduction to Renewable Energy, Net Zero Energy, and Sustainability
Duration: 4 Hours
- Overview of Renewable Energy Sources
o Solar, Wind, Hydro, Biomass, Geothermal - Net Zero Energy Concept
o Definition, Importance, and Global Targets
o Role of Sustainability in Achieving Net Zero Goals
o Global and Regional Policies (Paris Agreement, SDGs, Net Zero Pledges) - Current Trends and Market Dynamics
o Emerging Technologies and Sustainability Challenges
Solar, Wind Energy Systems, and Sustainable Practices
Duration: 4 Hours
- Solar Energy Technologies
o Photovoltaics (PV) and Concentrated Solar Power (CSP)
o Sustainable Solar System Design and Applications - Wind Energy Technologies
o Onshore and Offshore Wind Systems
o Wind Turbine Design, Performance, and Environmental Impact - Case Studies on Solar and Wind Integration for Sustainability
Energy Efficiency, Demand-Side Management, and Sustainability Strategies
Duration: 6 Hours
- Energy Efficiency Strategies
o Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS)
o Retrofitting for Energy Efficiency with Sustainability Considerations - Demand-Side Management Techniques
o Smart Grids and Smart Meters.
o Role of AI, IoT, and Sustainability in Demand Response - Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of Energy Systems
o Sustainability Metrics and Carbon Footprint Reduction
Net Zero Energy Buildings (NZEB) and Sustainable Architecture
Duration: 4 Hours
- Principles of NZEB
o Sustainable Design, Materials, and Technologies - Energy Simulation Tools
o Software like Energy Plus, RET Screen with a focus on Sustainability Metrics - Policy and Financing for Sustainable NZEB Implementation
Policy, Economics, and Financing of Renewable Energy and Sustainability
Duration: 4 Hours
- Energy Policy and Governance
o National and International Frameworks with Sustainability Dimensions - Renewable Energy Economics
o Cost Analysis, Business Models, and Long-Term Sustainability - Incentives and Financing Mechanisms
o Carbon Credits, Green Bonds, and Sustainability Financing
Decarbonization, Climate Change Mitigation, and Sustainability Strategies
Duration: 4 Hours
- Pathways to Net Zero and Sustainability
o Carbon Sequestration
o Green Hydrogen and Energy Storage Technologies - Carbon Accounting and Reporting
o Tools like GHG Protocol with a Focus on Sustainability Metrics - Climate Change Adaptation
o Resilience and Sustainability Strategies for Communities.
Project Work, Capstone, and Sustainability Integration
Duration: 16 Hours
- Project Development
o Designing a Sustainable Net Zero Energy Plan for a Community/Industry - Simulation and Feasibility Analysis
o Integration of Sustainability Goals - Presentation and Evaluation
o Sustainability Impacts and Long-Term Benefits
