By the end of this programme, participants will:
- Provide a comprehensive understanding of global energy problems and solutions.
- Explore the fundamentals of renewable energy technologies and their economic viability.
- Analyze challenges and myths surrounding renewable energy.
- Examine the integration of distributed renewables into the grid and solutions for storage.
- Investigate the role of information technologies, smart grids, and policy in the energy transition.
- Discuss energy efficiency practices and sustainable energy futures using data and case studies.
Day 1
Energy Fundamentals
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- Overview of Global Energy Challenges and Solutions
- Understanding the World Energy Landscape
- Fundamentals of Energy and Electricity
- Country-Specific Energy Profiles and Key Issues
- Structure of the Electricity Industry and Market Dynamics
Day 2
Renewable Energy Technologies and Trends
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- Introduction to Renewable Energy (RE) Concepts
- Addressing Common Myths and Challenges in Renewable Energy
- In-Depth Exploration of Renewable Energy Technologies
- Economic Analysis of Renewable Energy Projects
- Future Outlook: Forecasts and Scenarios for Renewable Energy
Day 3
Distributed Renewables and Grid Integration
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- Exploring Distributed Energy Systems and Microgrids
- Innovations in Rooftop Photovoltaic (PV) Technologies
- Case Study: Successful Rooftop PV Implementations
- Overcoming Grid Integration Challenges
- Advances in Energy Storage Technologies and Hybrid Power Plants
Day 4
Smart Grid and Energy Policy
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- Trends in Electrification and their Impacts
- Electric Vehicles as Distributed Energy Storage Solutions
- Demand Response (DR) and its Role in Energy Management
- Key Energy Policy Tools and Strategies: Auctions, Feed-in Tariffs, and Net Metering
- Policy Levers for Promoting Renewable Energy Integration
Day 5
Energy Efficiency and Pathways to Sustainable Energy Futures
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- Introduction to Energy Efficiency Technologies and Practices
- Understanding Megawatts: Theory, Implementation, and Business Models
- Case Studies in Energy Efficiency Solutions for Businesses
- Critical Elements for Achieving a Sustainable Energy Future
- Tools and Data Analysis for Sustainable Energy Planning
