Free Online Renewables Energy Course
Provided by Solar Energy International, the RE100- INTRODUCTION TO RENEWABLE ENERGY is a free course that covers the basics of renewable energy. It is a great introduction for those new to the field or those who just want to learn more about energy from the sun, wind and water, energy efficiency, and the basics of electricity.
You won’t emerge as an expert, but you will learn a lot about the different technologies and trends, what situations are more appropriate for one type of renewable energy system versus another, and how to make a difference with your own energy consumption.
This is a free 6-hour online course that is not required and can be taken over time. The topics include:
- Why renewable energy?
- Conservation and efficiency
- Basics of electricity
- Solar thermal
- Solar electricity
- Wind power
- Micro-hydro
- Other renewable energy technologies
- Appropriate technology for the developing world
- The economics of renewable energy