Learn how smart grids can help citizens, companies and cities cut emissions

This digital course provides a technological and behavioural framework to help citizens, companies, and cities reduce their carbon footprint. You will look at energy production models and use basic tools to gain an understanding of the energy production cycle.

You will find out how small- and large-scale smart grids work as well as how to collect big data from smart grids and analyse it to understand energy consumption. Finally, you will look at how you can lobby public institutions to boost energy innovation and sustainability in urban and rural environments.

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Course Authored by
InnoEnergy

Course Developed by
Homuork

In Association with:
smartgrid.cat

Learning Modules via
Future Learn

Goals & Objectives

This course will equip you with the knowledge and tools needed to change your consumption habits and improve your own energy efficiency in your day-to-day routine, as well as that of the organisations you work with.

Outcomes

On completing this course, you will be able to:

  • Interpret the new energy paradigm and reach a common knowledge to develop specific skills and strategies related to smart cities.
  • Describe and understand a holistic perspective of energy related topics and other complex issues.
  • Assess the complexity of energy systems and its transformation to a low carbon economy.