Renewable Energy Fundamentals: Hydro, Wind & Solar
Learn about renewable energy resources, their variability, and forecasting techniques in this comprehensive course on hydro, wind, and solar power.
Learn about renewable energy resources, their variability, and forecasting techniques in this comprehensive course on hydro, wind, and solar power.
Dive into the world of renewable energy with this comprehensive course on hydro, wind, and solar power. Developed by experts at École Polytechnique, this intermediate-level program provides a solid foundation in estimating renewable energy resources and understanding their inherent variability. You'll explore the physical causes of intermittency and seasonal fluctuations in these energy sources, as well as the various modes of electricity production. The course emphasizes the growing importance of short and medium-term forecasting in integrating renewable energies into the electricity network. You'll learn about state-of-the-art methods and tools used for reliable production forecasting of hydro, wind, and solar power plants. This MOOC, supported by École Polytechnique and developed in collaboration with Ecole des Ponts, offers valuable insights for professionals and students in environmental sciences and engineering looking to advance their knowledge in sustainable energy solutions.
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What you'll learn
Understand the fundamentals of hydro, wind, and solar power resources and technologies
Analyze the variability and intermittency of renewable energy sources
Learn methods for estimating renewable energy resources and production potential
Explore the principles of atmospheric science relevant to renewable energy
Gain knowledge of electricity production modes for different renewable sources
Develop skills in short and medium-term forecasting for renewable energy production
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5.7 Hours PreRecorded video
15 quizzes, 3 assignments
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There are 5 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive overview of hydro, wind, and solar power, focusing on resource estimation, variability, and forecasting techniques. Students will gain a solid understanding of the physical principles behind these renewable energy sources and their integration into the electricity network. The curriculum covers the basics of climate and energy, detailed explorations of hydro, wind, and solar power technologies, and advanced topics in renewable energy integration and forecasting. Emphasis is placed on understanding the challenges of intermittency and developing reliable forecasting methods for efficient energy production and distribution.
Basics on climate, energy and meteorology
Module 1 · 2 Hours to complete
Hydro and fluvial power
Module 2 · 3 Hours to complete
Wind power
Module 3 · 3 Hours to complete
Solar Power
Module 4 · 3 Hours to complete
Renewable energy integration and forecasting
Module 5 · 1 Hours to complete
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Lecturer Professor
A CNRS researcher specializing in atmospheric and oceanic dynamics, Alexandre Stegner has been teaching the issue of wind, hydraulic and marine resources for renewable energies for over ten years.
Professor assistant
Alexis Tantet is a researcher at the Laboratoire de Météorologie Dynamique (LMD) and an assistant professor at École Polytechnique in France. He studies climate change and variability and their impact on energy systems. He is also involved in various scientific mediation activities about climate change and energy transitions. He also contributes actively to a Political Ecology Workshop
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