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Renewable Energy Projects
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 15 hours
  • Course by University of Colorado Boulder
  • Offered by

About

Understanding renewable energy technologies is important, but equally important is knowing how to effectively deploy these technologies to provide renewable energy to end-users – the topic of this course. Upon completion of the course, you will understand the development and management of renewable energy projects, large and small, from conception to launch and subsequent operation. This course will teach you to plan, execute, and operate renewable energy projects such as solar PV plants, wind farms, and geothermal generators. We first describe how to develop a renewable energy feasibility study and make go-no-go project decisions. We then examine project site selection and evaluation of renewable technology alternatives and technology vendors. Next, we review methods for financing and organizing renewable energy projects. The course concludes with an examinations of project construction, operations and maintenance, repowering, and plant decommissioning. These capabilities will round out your understanding of renewable energy uses and deployment – come join us! Note that this course is the third in a four-course Coursera specialization in Renewable Energy: 1. Renewable Energy Technology Fundamentals 2. Renewable Power Systems 3. Renewable Energy Projects 4. Renewable Energy Futures

Modules

Project Feasibility

    • 5 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Reflect on Project Feasability

5 Videos

  • Project Feasibility Introduction
  • Project Concept Development
  • Project Information and Data Gathering
  • Project Feasibility Analysis
  • Project Next Steps

1 Readings

  • Project Feasibility

Project Site Selection

    • 6 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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6 Videos

  • Introduction to Project Site Selection
  • Site Resource Evaluation
  • Site Regulations and Permitting
  • Site Economic Evaluation
  • Site Stakeholders
  • Site Selection Decision

1 Readings

  • Project Site Selection

Week 1 Assessment

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Project Feasibility and Project Site Selection

Project Resource Assessment

    • 7 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Reflect on Project Resource Assessment

7 Videos

  • Introduction to Project Resource Assessment
  • Solar Energy Resource Assessment
  • Wind Energy Resource Assessment
  • Hydro Energy Resource Assessment
  • Geothermal Energy Resource Assessment
  • Bioenergy Resource Assessment
  • Ocean Energy Resource Assessment

1 Readings

  • Renewable Resource Assessment

Project Technology Planning

    • 5 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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5 Videos

  • Introduction to Project Technology Planning
  • Solar Technology Planning
  • Wind Technology Planning
  • Planning for Other Technologies
  • Electric Infrastructure Planning

1 Readings

  • Project Technology Planning

Week 2 Assessment

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Project Resource Assessment-Project Technology Planning

Finance Fundamentals

    • 6 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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6 Videos

  • Introduction to Finance Fundamentals
  • Money and Interest
  • Time Value of Money
  • Perpetuities and Annuities
  • Discount Rates
  • DCF, NPV, and IRR

1 Readings

  • Finance Fundamentals

Project Financial Evaluation

    • 6 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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6 Videos

  • Introduction to Project Financial Evaluation
  • Sources of Project Revenues
  • Sources of Project Costs
  • Project Financial Metrics
  • Project Financial Projections
  • Cost of Energy Calculations

1 Readings

  • Project Financial Evaluation

Project Financing Methods

    • 5 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Reflect on Project Financing Methods

5 Videos

  • Introduction to Project Financing Methods
  • Residential Project Financing
  • Commercial and Industrial Project Financing
  • Utility Scale Project Financing
  • Help with Project Financial Analysis

Week 3 Assessment

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Finance Fundamentals-Financial Evaluation-Financing Methods

Project Preparation

    • 9 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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9 Videos

  • Introduction to Project Preparation
  • Residential Project Preparation
  • Large-Scale Project Preparation
  • Project Resource Evaluation
  • Project Contracting
  • Project Site Planning and Design
  • Technology and Vendor Selection
  • Project Financial Forecasting
  • Project Financial Structuring

1 Readings

  • Project Preparation

Project Construction and Operations

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Reflect on Project Construction

4 Videos

  • Introduction to Project Construction and Operations
  • Project Construction
  • Ongoing Project Operations and Maintenance
  • Project Decommissioning

1 Readings

  • Project Construction and Operations

Week 4 Assessment

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Project Preparation, Construction, and Operations

Final Exam

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Final Exam

Auto Summary

Discover the ins and outs of deploying renewable energy technologies with the "Renewable Energy Projects" course. Tailored for those in Science & Engineering, this foundational course covers planning, executing, and operating projects like solar PV plants and wind farms. Led by Coursera, it spans 900 minutes and offers both Starter and Professional subscription options. Ideal for anyone looking to master renewable energy project management from feasibility to decommissioning. Join now and enhance your expertise in sustainable energy solutions!

Stephen R. Lawrence
Instructor

Stephen R. Lawrence