Renewable energy sources and electric power systems

The energy revolution is in full swing. Renewable energy sources are growing at a staggering rate – especially in the power sector. Wind turbines and solar photovoltaic (PV) systems account for the majority of new power plants built worldwide and are essential to building a low-carbon, sustainable energy future. As a result, countless new opportunities are opening up for renewable energy. This course provides a solid foundation in the fundamentals of renewable energy. We'll start with how electricity is measured, how electricity systems work, and how renewable technologies like wind turbines and solar PV work. We'll then cover the technical and market fundamentals: how and why renewables are driving change in electricity systems around the world, how electricity systems are changing to accommodate new renewables, and what it all means for those seeking to understand and participate in the global transformation of electricity systems. This global transformation is just beginning; with the knowledge in this course, you'll be ready to jump on board. Course logo credit: Wind Turbine icon courtesy of Vectors Point from the Noun Project.