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The Open University

An introduction to sustainable energy

The Open University via OpenLearn

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Overview

Please note: This course is closing soon and will be removedfrom OpenLearn on Monday 2 September 2024. Please make sure you have finishedstudying the course by then.  The search for sustainable energy will dominate the twenty-first century. This free course, An introduction to sustainable energy, provides an introductory overview of the present energy systems and takes a brief look at where the world may find energy in the future - cleaner use of fossil fuels or renewable energy sources?

Syllabus

  • Introduction
  • Learning outcomes
  • 1 Why sustainable energy matters
  • 1 Why sustainable energy matters
  • 2 Definitions: energy, sustainability and the future
  • 2 Definitions: energy, sustainability and the future
  • 3 Present energy sources and sustainability
  • 3 Present energy sources and sustainability
  • 4 Renewable energy sources
  • 4 Renewable energy sources
  • 5 Energy services and efficiency improvement
  • 5 Energy services and efficiency improvement
  • 6 Energy in a sustainable future
  • 6 Energy in a sustainable future
  • Conclusion
  • Acknowledgements

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