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21st Century Energy Transition: how do we make it work?
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 17 hours
  • Course by University of Alberta
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Affordable, abundant and reliable energy is fundamental to human well-being and prosperity. For the past 150 years, more and more people have gained access to energy, primarily in the form of fossil fuels – coal, petroleum and natural gas. But now, even while half of humanity cannot access adequate energy supplies, we are beginning a profound transition to more diverse energy sources. Climate change, environmental sustainability, and energy poverty are all important – and sometimes conflicting – drivers as we strive to supply more energy to more people with fewer negative impacts on Earth’s environments. In this course from the University of Alberta and Canadian Society for Evolving Energy, you will join us to learn about the many energy sources available, and where technology is providing exciting new solutions to energy and environmental challenges. Find out what roles energy storage must play to support the transition, and discuss how we can optimize transition processes. Examine competing viewpoints (“realities”) to enable energy transition, focusing on the practical challenges in bringing about change on a global basis. Finally, you will bring all these issues together to examine how the energy transition process is progressing and what we must do to create pathways to achieve our goals.

Modules

L1: Global Challenges of Our Time

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  • Global Challenges of Our Time

L2: Energy Transitions – Past and Present

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  • Module 1 Quiz

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  • Applying energy transition history

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  • Energy Transitions Past and Present

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L3: Introduction

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  • Comparing energy production by country

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  • Energy Sources

L4: Coal

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  • Coal

L5: Oil

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  • Oil

L6: Natural Gas

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  • Module 2 Quiz A: Fossil Fuels

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  • Natural Gas

L7: Nuclear

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  • Nuclear Fission

L8: Hydroelectricity

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  • Hydroelectricity

L9: Wind

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  • Wind

L10: Solar

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  • Solar

L11: Biomass

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  • Biomass

L12: Geothermal

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  • Geothermal

L13: Wave and Tidal

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  • Module 2 Quiz 2B: Nuclear and Renewables

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L14: Electricity

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  • Electricity

L15: Energy Supply Chains

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  • Module 2 Quiz C: Electricity and Supply Chains

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  • Energy Supply Chains

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L16: Why Do We Need Energy Storage?

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  • Energy Storage

L17: Storage strategies and technologies

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  • Energy Storage Technologies

L18: Hydrogen

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  • Module 3 Quiz

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  • Hydrogen

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L19: The role of energy efficiency

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  • Energy Efficiency

L20: The role of carbon capture and storage

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  • Carbon Capture and Storage

L21: Key issues we must address

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  • The importance of energy efficiency

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L22: Key questions we must ask

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  • Module 4 Quiz

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  • Questions We Must Ask

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L23: Reality 1 and 2 Approaches

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  • Competing Realities 1 and 2

L24: Goals and Pathways

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  • Pathways and Energy Security

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  • Energy Transition Pathways

L25: Economics of energy production

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  • Module 5 Quiz

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  • Economics of Diversifying our Energy Sources

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L26: Are policies and pathways in place to meet goals?

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  • Policy and Pathways

L27: What do we need to do better?

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  • Innovation and the Energy Transition

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  • What can we do better?

L28: Conclusions

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  • Module 6 Quiz

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  • Conclusions

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  • Module 6 Readings

Auto Summary

Embark on a transformative journey with the course "21st Century Energy Transition: How Do We Make It Work?" provided by the University of Alberta and the Canadian Society for Evolving Energy, hosted on Coursera. This foundational course delves into the critical shift from fossil fuels to diverse energy sources, addressing pressing issues such as climate change, environmental sustainability, and energy poverty. Guided by expert instructors, you'll explore the variety of available energy sources and cutting-edge technologies that are paving the way for a sustainable future. The course highlights the pivotal role of energy storage and discusses strategies to optimize the energy transition process. Through an examination of practical challenges and competing viewpoints, you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of the global energy landscape and the necessary steps to achieve a smoother transition. With a duration of 1020 minutes, this course offers flexible subscription options, including Starter and Professional plans, making it accessible for anyone eager to deepen their knowledge in energy science and engineering. Ideal for learners at the foundation level, this course is perfect for those passionate about contributing to a sustainable energy future. Join us to become part of the solution, and learn how we can collectively create a more energy-efficient and environmentally conscious world.

Brad Hayes
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Brad Hayes