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University of Colorado Boulder

Renewable Power and Electricity Systems

The energy revolution in underway. Renewable energy is growing at an astounding pace - notably in electricity. Wind turbines and solar photovoltaic (PV) systems account for most new power plants built worldwide, and are essential to building a low-carbon and sustainable energy future. As a result, there are countless new opportunities in renewable electricity. This course provides a solid grounding in the basics of renewable electricity. We'll start with how electricity is measured, how electricity systems operate, and how renewable technologies like wind turbines and solar PV work. We'll then cover technical and market fundamentals: how and why renewables are driving change in electricity systems worldwide, how electricity systems are changing to accommodate all these new renewables, and what that all means for those seeking to understand and participate in the global transformation of electricity systems. This global transformation is just beginning; with knowledge gained from this course you'll be ready to jump on board. Course logo image credit: "Wind Turbine" icon courtesy of Vectors Point from the Noun Project.

Status: Emerging Technologies
Status: Electrical Power
BeginnerCourse13 hours

Featured reviews

AK

5.0Reviewed Jan 31, 2022

Wonderful high level overview. The instructor was able to make everything very understandable.

JM

4.0Reviewed Jul 30, 2024

the topic is so precise and excellent but the data or references are old.

OA

5.0Reviewed May 25, 2024

The course covered the fundamental principles and operations of the electricity grid and also integration of renewables in the grid.

AJ

5.0Reviewed Sep 11, 2022

I​t was a great journey thanks for sharing this knowledge with us

MB

5.0Reviewed May 28, 2024

It is a good course providing fundamental and insightful knowledge about electricity system.

CC

5.0Reviewed Sep 29, 2021

Very Interesting course about an aspect of the renewable energy industry that I had not yet studied.

AW

5.0Reviewed Mar 16, 2024

Instructor Paul did an excellent job with how he handelled the explanation of this course and would recommend taking it for all who are interested in R.E

GG

5.0Reviewed Aug 26, 2024

This is just the beginning as I continue expanding my knowledge in renewable energy solutions.

SM

4.0Reviewed May 23, 2024

Awesome course but the numbers and charts need to be updated to 2024.

DE

5.0Reviewed May 28, 2023

Excellent primer for those interested in climate and clean energy policy.

AG

4.0Reviewed Jun 6, 2022

Quite interesting since it provides an updated view of the market, where we are and where we are going.

AS

5.0Reviewed Aug 8, 2022

Excellent course. I have experience in operating power systems and this course helped me understand the changes the power systems and its operators must do to get advantages of VRE.

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