University of Colorado Boulder - Renewable Power and Electricity Systems
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Renewable Power and Electricity Systems at Coursera Overview
Duration | 13 hours |
Total fee | Free |
Mode of learning | Online |
Difficulty level | Beginner |
Official Website | Explore Free Course  |
Credential | Certificate |
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Renewable Power and Electricity Systems at Coursera Highlights
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Renewable Power and Electricity Systems at Coursera Course details
- 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.
Renewable Power and Electricity Systems at Coursera Curriculum
Introduction and Renewable Power Basics
Course Introduction and Overview
Course Intro II
What's a kWh?
What's a kW?
What is Capacity Factor?
Ancillary Services
Wind Power I
Wind Power II
Wind Power III
Photovoltaics (PV) I
Photovoltaics (PV) II
Photovoltaics (PV) III
REN21, "Renewables 2020 Global Status Report"
NEED, "Secondary Energy Infobook"
FERC, "Energy Primer"
NEED, "Secondary Energy Infobook"
WECC, "System Operations Training Manual"
NEED, "Secondary Energy Infobook"
Introduction and Renewable Power Basics
Grid Operations and Grid Integration
Introduction to Grid Operations
Grid Ops: Electricity Demand
Grid Ops: Electricity Supply
Grid Ops: Renewable Electricity Challenges
Grid Ops: Case Study
Introduction to Grid Integration
Grid Integration: Case Studies I
Grid Integration: Roles for Fossil-Fired Power Plants
Grid Integration: Forecasting
Grid Integration: Case Studies II
WECC, "System Operations Training Manual"
IRENA, "Innovation Landscape for a Renewable-Powered Future"
REN21, "Renewables 2020 Global Status Report"
Grid Operations and Grid Integration
Storage and Demand Flexibility
Introduction to Electricity Storage
Storage II
Storage III
Storage IV
Pumped Hydro
Batteries I
Batteries II
Interview: John Glassmire
Introduction to Demand Response
Hawaii Case Study I
Hawaii Case Study II
Smart Thermostat Example
Interview: Rachel Reiss Buckley
Interview: Brad Davids
FERC, "Energy Primer"
REN21, "Renewables 2020 Global Status Report"
FERC, "Energy Primer"
IRENA, "Innovation Landscape for a Renewable-Powered Future"
Storage and Demand Flexibility
Power Structure Industry and ISOs
Introduction to Industry Structure
Industry Structure: Key Concepts
Case Study: Ghana
Case Study: UAE
Case Study: France
Case Study: Colorado, USA
Independent System Operators (ISOs) I
Independent System Operators (ISOs) II
Independent System Operators (ISOs) III
Independent System Operators (ISOs) IV
Interview: Jonathan Miller
UT Austin, "The History and Evolution of the US Electricity Industry"
FERC, "Energy Primer"
NEED, "Secondary Energy Infobook"
KAPSARC, "Abu Dhabi Electricity Sector: Features, Challenges, and Opportunities for Market Integration"
FERC, "Energy Primer"
Power Structure Industry and ISOs
Course Summary and Review
Summary and Review I
Summary and Review II
Summary and Review III
Summary and Review IV
Final Exam
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