Review of the challenges attached to Renewable Energy.Position of Renewables in the Energy Mix – EvolutionA survey of the various sources of Renewable Energy is done: hydro, biomass, geothermal, wind, solar and marine energy.
The economic aspects are developed: subsidies, evolution and competitivity of renewables
Table of contents:
1) Renewables in the Energy Mix
2) Renewables – General Features
3) The Question of Intermittency
4) A review of Renewable Energy Sources (Hydro, Wind, Solar, Biomass, Geothermal, Marine Energy)
5) The Question of Subsidies
6) The Challenges: Economics – Competitivity of Renewables
7) A Zoom on the Transport Sector: Hydrogen
8) Conclusions: Future Challenges for the Industry and the Society
Language
en
Audience type
Students Master level;
Planned duration
4 hours
Support material
Slides. Pdf copies of the presentation can be transferred to the students by e-mail
Prerequisite
Basic knowledge of the world of energy and economy
Objectives
To know and understand the global facts, evolution and challenges of renewable energy.