Sustainable Energy Technologies

A transition to sustainable energy is needed for our climate and welfare. This course is an introduction to the Master Programme Sustainable Energy Technology at TU Delft and is aimed at Bachelor students from science and engineering disciplines. In this course, you will learn how to assess the potential for energy-use reduction and the potential of generating and storing renewable energy sources such as wind, solar and hydro. You’ll learn how the flow of energy from various sources interact with different consumption sectors and how power plants participate in electricity markets.

Course content:

1. Climate change and role of sustainable energies

2. Energy access and consumption of energy

3. Generation of renewable energy: Hydro-power, wind, and solar PV

4. Energy Balances

5. Electricity Markets

6. Storage of energy