
Energy Course
Master the full spectrum of energy systems — from combustion and renewables to storage, policy, and decarbonization strategy. This course gives you the technical depth and practical tools to analyze, manage, and transform energy use at any scale. Whether you work in industry, government, or finance, you'll graduate ready to drive real energy decisions.
What you will learn:
You will build a solid foundation in energy types, thermodynamics, and measurement before advancing into fossil fuels, electricity generation, and renewable technologies including solar, wind, hydro, and biomass. You will learn how to conduct energy audits, apply efficiency measures across buildings and industrial processes, and evaluate storage technologies from lithium-ion batteries to hydrogen systems. The course covers energy markets, carbon pricing, and regulatory structures so you can operate confidently within the policy landscape. You will also develop skills in project finance, data analysis, and stakeholder communication. By the end, you will be equipped to design and execute strategic decarbonization plans for organizations and energy systems.
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Course Content
8 Chapters • 39 LessonsDuration between 4 and 360 hours (you decide)
Chapter 1HideHide detailsSee detailsFoundations of Energy Systems
Foundations of Energy Systems
Lesson 1 • Energy Conversion Fundamentals
Explains how energy transforms between forms and where losses occur. Provides the analytical basis for evaluating any conversion technology.
Lesson 2 • Laws of Thermodynamics
Introduces the four thermodynamic laws governing energy behavior. Connects conservation and entropy concepts to real system performance limits.
Lesson 3 • Energy Measurement and Metering
Teaches standard instruments and methods for quantifying energy flows. Accurate measurement underpins all energy auditing and management work.
Lesson 4 • Energy Types and Properties
Covers kinetic, potential, thermal, chemical, electrical, and nuclear energy forms. Establishes the vocabulary needed for all subsequent technical analysis.
Chapter 2HideHide detailsSee detailsFossil Fuels and Combustion
Fossil Fuels and Combustion
Lesson 1 • Combustion Principles and Stoichiometry
Teaches air-fuel ratio calculations and combustion reaction balancing. Enables students to optimize combustion for efficiency and emission control.
Lesson 2 • Fossil Fuel Resources and Formation
Describes the geological formation of coal, oil, and natural gas. Contextualizes resource distribution and finite supply within energy planning.
Lesson 3 • Fuel Chemistry and Heating Values
Covers hydrocarbon molecular structures and calorific value calculations. Links fuel composition to combustion performance and emission profiles.
Lesson 4 • Combustion Equipment and Systems
Reviews burner types, boilers, furnaces, and combustion control systems. Connects equipment selection to efficiency targets and safety requirements.
Lesson 5 • Emissions from Combustion
Identifies pollutants produced during combustion and their formation mechanisms. Prepares students to apply emission reduction techniques in practice.
Chapter 3HideHide detailsSee detailsElectricity Generation and Grid Basics
Electricity Generation and Grid Basics
Lesson 1 • Electromagnetic Generation Principles
Explains Faraday's law and rotating machine fundamentals. Provides the physical basis for understanding all electromagnetic generators.
Lesson 2 • Grid Operation and Stability
Teaches load balancing, frequency regulation, and voltage control methods. Connects operational practices to reliable electricity supply.
Lesson 3 • Electricity Markets and Pricing
Introduces wholesale and retail electricity market structures and tariff design. Provides context for energy cost analysis and procurement decisions.
Lesson 4 • Transmission and Distribution Networks
Describes high-voltage transmission lines, substations, and distribution feeders. Establishes how power moves from generators to end users.
Lesson 5 • Thermal Power Plant Cycles
Covers Rankine and Brayton cycles used in steam and gas turbine plants. Links thermodynamic cycle parameters to plant efficiency outcomes.
Chapter 4HideHide detailsSee detailsRenewable Energy Technologies
Renewable Energy Technologies
Lesson 1 • Wind Energy Systems
Teaches wind resource assessment, turbine aerodynamics, and power curves. Students can evaluate site suitability and estimate annual energy production.
Lesson 2 • Solar Photovoltaic Systems
Covers the photovoltaic effect, cell types, and system components. Enables students to estimate solar energy yield and design basic PV arrays.
Lesson 3 • Biomass and Geothermal Energy
Examines biomass conversion pathways and geothermal resource types. Provides criteria for assessing sustainability and economic viability.
Lesson 4 • Hydropower and Ocean Energy
Covers run-of-river, reservoir, and pumped-storage hydro plus tidal and wave technologies. Connects resource availability to technology selection.
Lesson 5 • Solar Thermal and Concentrating Systems
Explains flat-plate collectors, evacuated tubes, and concentrating solar power. Links collector design to thermal output and application suitability.
Chapter 5HideHide detailsSee detailsEnergy Efficiency and Demand Management
Energy Efficiency and Demand Management
Lesson 1 • Industrial Process Efficiency
Addresses motor systems, compressed air, steam, and process heat optimization. Enables students to apply efficiency measures in manufacturing settings.
Lesson 2 • Building Energy Efficiency
Covers envelope insulation, HVAC optimization, and lighting upgrades. Links building physics to measurable energy and cost savings.
Lesson 3 • Demand Response and Load Management
Explains demand response programs, peak shaving, and load shifting strategies. Connects demand management to grid stability and cost reduction.
Lesson 4 • Energy Auditing Methodology
Teaches walkthrough, preliminary, and detailed audit procedures. Establishes a systematic approach to identifying and documenting energy waste.
Lesson 5 • Efficiency Investment Analysis
Teaches simple payback, net present value, and internal rate of return for efficiency projects. Enables prioritization of measures by financial performance.
Chapter 6HideHide detailsSee detailsEnergy Storage Technologies
Energy Storage Technologies
Lesson 1 • Electrochemical Battery Technologies
Covers lead-acid, lithium-ion, flow, and sodium-based battery chemistries. Links chemistry to performance trade-offs for stationary and mobile applications.
Lesson 2 • Hydrogen as an Energy Carrier
Explains electrolysis, hydrogen storage methods, and fuel cell operation. Positions hydrogen within the broader energy storage and decarbonization landscape.
Lesson 3 • Mechanical and Thermal Storage
Examines pumped hydro, flywheels, compressed air, and thermal storage systems. Connects storage duration and scale to technology suitability.
Lesson 4 • Storage System Integration and Sizing
Teaches load profile analysis and storage sizing methodologies for grid and behind-the-meter applications. Enables practical system design decisions.
Lesson 5 • Storage Fundamentals and Metrics
Defines energy density, power density, round-trip efficiency, and cycle life. Provides the evaluation framework applied throughout the chapter.
Chapter 7HideHide detailsSee detailsEnergy Policy, Regulation, and Markets
Energy Policy, Regulation, and Markets
Lesson 1 • Energy Market Liberalization
Examines unbundling, third-party access, and competitive market design. Prepares students to operate within liberalized energy market environments.
Lesson 2 • Energy Policy Frameworks
Covers the goals, instruments, and trade-offs of national and international energy policies. Provides context for understanding regulatory and market decisions.
Lesson 3 • Renewable Energy Support Mechanisms
Reviews feed-in tariffs, auction schemes, renewable portfolio standards, and tax incentives. Links support design to deployment outcomes and investor risk.
Lesson 4 • Carbon Pricing Mechanisms
Teaches emissions trading systems and carbon tax design principles. Connects carbon pricing to investment decisions and decarbonization strategies.
Lesson 5 • Regulatory Structures for Energy
Explains utility regulation, grid codes, and licensing requirements for energy projects. Enables students to identify applicable compliance obligations.
Chapter 8HideHide detailsSee detailsStrategic Energy Planning and Decarbonization
Strategic Energy Planning and Decarbonization
Lesson 1 • Sector Decarbonization Pathways
Analyzes decarbonization options for power, industry, transport, and buildings. Identifies technology and policy levers for each sector.
Lesson 2 • Energy Transition Finance
Examines green bonds, blended finance, and climate investment frameworks. Connects capital mobilization strategies to energy transition project needs.
Lesson 3 • Energy Scenario and Pathway Analysis
Teaches scenario construction, sensitivity analysis, and pathway modeling for long-term energy planning. Enables evidence-based strategic decision-making.
Lesson 4 • Corporate Energy Strategy Development
Covers energy baseline setting, target formulation, and strategy roadmap construction for organizations. Links strategy to financial and reputational value.
Lesson 5 • Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification
Teaches MRV system design for tracking energy and emissions performance. Ensures accountability and continuous improvement in energy strategy execution.
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This course is for you:
Facility Manager: wants to cut energy costs and justify capital upgrades.
Sustainability Analyst: needs technical grounding to back up ESG reporting work.
Civil Engineer: is expanding expertise into energy infrastructure and grid systems.
Policy Advisor: seeks deeper understanding of energy markets and carbon mechanisms.
Career Changer: is moving from finance into clean energy project development roles.
Environmental Consultant: wants to add energy auditing and decarbonization skills.
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