Introduction to Renewable Energy

Explore the fundamentals of renewable energy in this comprehensive 53-minute lecture from Stanford University. Delve into the three categories of renewable energy resources, examine the Earth's abundant energy potential, and analyze the environmental impacts throughout the energy system. Compare greenhouse gas emissions and water consumption across various energy sources, and learn about the minerals crucial for clean energy technologies. Discover why traditional biomass remains the world's leading renewable energy resource and gain insights into the future of renewable energy. Investigate the steps involved in developing utility-scale renewable energy projects, including site selection considerations such as resource availability, environmental constraints, and transmission factors. Finally, understand the role of federal clean energy tax credits in the United States, including both investment and production tax credits for commercial clean energy projects.

Intro
Introduction to Renewable Energy
Three Categories of Renewable Energy Resources
Earth's Energy Resources Are Abundant
Environmental Impacts Occur Throughout the Energy System
GHG Emissions by Energy Resource
Minerals Used in Selected Clean Energy Technologies
Water Consumption by Energy Resource is Disproportionate to Energy Used
Traditional Biomass is the #1 Renewable Energy Resource Used Worldwide
What Does the Future of Renewable Energy Look Like?
Steps in Utility-Scale Renewable Energy Project Development
Site Selection: Resource
Site Selection: Environmental Constraints and Sensitivities
Site Selection: Transmission Congestion & Prices
Federal Clean Energy Tax Credits in the US
Federal Investment Tax Credit for Commercial Clean Energy Projects
Federal Production Tax Credit for Commercial Clean Energy Projects