About this Course

154,042 recent views
Flexible deadlines
Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.
Shareable Certificate
Earn a Certificate upon completion
100% online
Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.
Beginner Level

The only prerequisites for the course are an interest in renewable energy and a passing acquaintance with high school algebra.

Approx. 12 hours to complete
English

What you will learn

  • You will understand the key physical characteristics of renewable energy and electricity

  • You will have the knowledge to assess the advantages and disadvantages of wind, solar, and other important renewable energy technologies.

  • You will be able to evaluate and recommend alternative renewable energy storage technologies.

Skills you will gain

  • Renewable Energy
  • Energy storage
  • Solar Energy
  • Wind Energy
  • Renewable Energy Techologies
Flexible deadlines
Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.
Shareable Certificate
Earn a Certificate upon completion
100% online
Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.
Beginner Level

The only prerequisites for the course are an interest in renewable energy and a passing acquaintance with high school algebra.

Approx. 12 hours to complete
English

Offered by

Placeholder

University of Colorado Boulder

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Content RatingThumbs Up95%(1,287 ratings)
Week1
Week 1
3 hours to complete

Energy Fundamentals

3 hours to complete
10 videos (Total 61 min), 10 readings, 1 quiz
Week2
Week 2
3 hours to complete

Wind Energy

3 hours to complete
11 videos (Total 64 min), 8 readings, 1 quiz
Week3
Week 3
2 hours to complete

Solar Energy

2 hours to complete
9 videos (Total 46 min), 6 readings, 1 quiz
Week4
Week 4
3 hours to complete

Other Renewable Energy Technologies

3 hours to complete
15 videos (Total 87 min), 5 readings, 1 quiz

Reviews

TOP REVIEWS FROM RENEWABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGY FUNDAMENTALS

View all reviews

About the Renewable Energy Specialization

Renewable Energy

Frequently Asked Questions

More questions? Visit the Learner Help Center.