An introduction to sustainable energy

Please note: This course is closing soon and will be removedfrom OpenLearn on Monday 2 September 2024. Please make sure you have finishedstudying the course by then.  The search for sustainable energy will dominate the twenty-first century. This free course, An introduction to sustainable energy, provides an introductory overview of the present energy systems and takes a brief look at where the world may find energy in the future - cleaner use of fossil fuels or renewable energy sources?

• Introduction
• Learning outcomes
• 1 Why sustainable energy matters
• 1 Why sustainable energy matters
• 2 Definitions: energy, sustainability and the future
• 2 Definitions: energy, sustainability and the future
• 3 Present energy sources and sustainability
• 3 Present energy sources and sustainability
• 4 Renewable energy sources
• 4 Renewable energy sources
• 5 Energy services and efficiency improvement
• 5 Energy services and efficiency improvement
• 6 Energy in a sustainable future
• 6 Energy in a sustainable future
• Conclusion
• Acknowledgements