This course introduces clean energy career opportunities and explores the complexities and nuances of different renewable energy solutions. Learners are immersed in discussions about green energy technologies, the impact of sustainability on society, energy consumption and conservation. Topics include: tenets of green building design and construction, solar energy conversion through photovoltaic cells, wind turbine site selection and design, geothermal energy development, and nanotechnology applications in clean energy. It highlights educational opportunities from the State University of New York (SUNY) system that correlate with each clean energy market segment.
This online course is available on the Coursera platform.
Course Duration: Approximately 21 hours
Anyone interested in entering the renewable energy field, whether fresh to the workforce or switching industries