Renewable Energy and the Environment Course
Gain practical skills to reduce urban emissions using renewable energy. Master CO2e calculations, evaluate solar, wind, and PPA options, quantify health and job benefits, manage risks, and deliver clear, evidence-based recommendations to environmental decision-makers in councils.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course equips you with hands-on skills to forecast municipal power needs, compute grid and lifecycle emissions, and confidently compare solar, wind, and PPA alternatives. You'll design scenarios, perform clear kWh-to-CO2e analyses, evaluate co-benefits and risks, and produce professional reports to effectively communicate results and advice to decision-makers.
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Develop skills
- Quantify grid emissions by converting kWh to tonnes CO2e using quick, reliable calculations.
- Design urban scenarios with baseline and renewable energy cases based on clear assumptions.
- Evaluate solar, wind, and PPA options by comparing siting, performance, and lifecycle effects.
- Assess co-benefits and risks including jobs, health impacts, land use, and energy security.
- Communicate findings to councils through concise reports, visuals, and transparent data sources.
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