Sustainability: Energy Transition – Sustainability Course – FutureLearn
How does energy help us secure a sustainable future Delve into energy systems to discover the path to sustainable solutions Explore sustainable energy with the experts at the University of Canterbury To tackle the climate crisis its important for us all to understand the complex problems we face and the significant transformational changes required On this three-week course youll identify how energy plays a substantial role in our ability to secure a sustainable future Guided by the experts at the University of Canterbury UC College of Engineering COE this course will help you explore the relationship between energy and emissions and the effects of climate change on the environment and our future Understand the complexity of our current energy systems Youll explore why our present energy systems are unsuitable as you identify the changes needed to work towards a sustainable future Youll learn about the complexities of these systems and the need to take into account different parameters including economic viability so you understand the many factors to consider in energy transition Explore the limitations of renewable energy With an understanding of our current energy systems youll examine the limitations of renewable energy to help you explore solutions to tackle the challenges we face Youll also explore the principle of energy transition and the concept of Energy Return on Energy Invested ERoEI for a deeper understanding of energy systems By the end of this course youll have the knowledge to recognise the limitations of our current energy systems and identify the path to energy transition and sustainability Why energy transition matters Limitations of growth The unsustainability of oil supply Energy in our daily lives Renewable energies Energy return vs energy invested Describe energys role in our ability to secure a sustainable future Reflect on why our present energy systems are unsustainable Explore the limitations in the transition to Renewable Energy Identify the principles of an economically viable Energy Transition
