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University of Colorado Boulder

Renewable Power and Electricity Systems

The energy revolution in underway. Renewable energy is growing at an astounding pace - notably in electricity. Wind turbines and solar photovoltaic (PV) systems account for most new power plants built worldwide, and are essential to building a low-carbon and sustainable energy future. As a result, there are countless new opportunities in renewable electricity. This course provides a solid grounding in the basics of renewable electricity. We'll start with how electricity is measured, how electricity systems operate, and how renewable technologies like wind turbines and solar PV work. We'll then cover technical and market fundamentals: how and why renewables are driving change in electricity systems worldwide, how electricity systems are changing to accommodate all these new renewables, and what that all means for those seeking to understand and participate in the global transformation of electricity systems. This global transformation is just beginning; with knowledge gained from this course you'll be ready to jump on board. Course logo image credit: "Wind Turbine" icon courtesy of Vectors Point from the Noun Project.

Status: Forecasting
Status: Capacity Planning
BeginnerCourse12 hours

Featured reviews

AJ

Reviewed Sep 10, 2022

I​t was a great journey thanks for sharing this knowledge with us

RA

Reviewed May 20, 2023

Excellent course and designed very well...easy to understand and most appropriate depth suitable for even those who are not from energy sector!!!

OA

Reviewed May 24, 2024

The course covered the fundamental principles and operations of the electricity grid and also integration of renewables in the grid.

AG

Reviewed Jun 5, 2022

Quite interesting since it provides an updated view of the market, where we are and where we are going.

DE

Reviewed May 27, 2023

Excellent primer for those interested in climate and clean energy policy.

AS

Reviewed Aug 7, 2022

Excellent course. I have experience in operating power systems and this course helped me understand the changes the power systems and its operators must do to get advantages of VRE.

SM

Reviewed May 22, 2024

Awesome course but the numbers and charts need to be updated to 2024.

MM

Reviewed Oct 10, 2022

G​reat to get up to speed with the renewable energy environment.

EI

Reviewed Jan 16, 2025

materi mudah dipahami, pelaksanaan yang fleksibel, menambah pemahaman materi dan mengerti cara penerapan di lapangan

AK

Reviewed Jan 30, 2022

Wonderful high level overview. The instructor was able to make everything very understandable.

AA

Reviewed Aug 6, 2022

Thanx Paul Komor for your great job and interviews with experts

AC

Reviewed Aug 20, 2026

Got to learn something new and develop new skills.

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