With fossil fuel prices soaring and global temperatures rising, the need to find cleaner and cheaper energy sources has never been more urgent. As a low-cost and locally-administered means of harnessing renewable energy, microgrids could offer a combined solution to energy poverty and global warming.
On this six-week microcredential from Deakin University, you’ll become an expert in renewable energy microgrids. Focusing on the Australian market, you’ll delve into renewable energy science, economics, and policy, and discover how microgrids help advance energy transition.
Understand energy policy and energy market economics
Once you’ve covered the basics of microgrids and renewable energy, you’ll dig deeper into energy market policy and economics.
You’ll learn how the energy market works, who its participants are, and what economic principles you need to understand it. You’ll also examine the regulatory and policy framework governing the energy market.
Investigate the challenges of integrating renewable energy microgrids
In Weeks 3 and 4, you’ll take a closer look at the specific challenges of integrating renewable energy microgrids into the market. You’ll analyse the conventional energy market to determine what new regulations are needed to make adjustments for microgrids.
Exploring technical, social, and regulatory issues, you’ll discuss barriers to the implementation of microgrid systems.
Apply your knowledge in the context of the Australian energy industry
After an overview of the global energy market, you’ll focus on the specific context in Australia. You’ll apply your knowledge to a real-world case study, and draw your own conclusions about the future of the renewable energy market.
By the end of the microcredential, you’ll have a detailed knowledge of issues impacting the implementation of microgrids around the world. You’ll understand what role microgrids could play in energy transition, and what provisions are needed to promote them in the future.
How will this microcredential help in my career?
This microcredential will equip you with transferable skills and specialist knowledge that you can apply to a wide range of green careers. You’ll develop your ability to analyse and manage different renewable energy systems, and evaluate their efficacy within different energy markets. These skills could unlock jobs in energy project management, design, engineering, and consulting.
You’ll also gain an in-depth understanding of renewable energy regulation, which will help you apply for roles within government and policy-making organisations, or in the development of energy-related legislation.
Finally, throughout the course, you’ll have the opportunity to network and engage with other professionals working in the renewable energy industry. Whether you’re looking to explore new positions or to evolve in your current career, this microcredential will empower you to take the next step professionally.
How will I be assessed?
At the end of the course, you’ll need to submit a written report analysing current and emerging energy markets.
Will I receive university credits?
Upon successful completion of the written assessment, you’ll be awarded 0.5 postgraduate level credits from Deakin University, and a Credly digital badge. You can build up your credits by completing more of the microcredentials offered by Deakin University.
