Course

HUM-123(b): Global issues: energy B

Summary

Le cours abordera les grandes problématiques technologiques et socio-économiques liées à la transition énergétique, ainsi que les perspectives et barrières à l'établissement d'un système énergétique durable.

Lectures

Instructor

Tuong-Van Nguyen

Teaching & PhD Courses Energy conversion and renewable energy ME-409 This course presents an overview of (i) the current energy system and uses (ii) the main principles of conventional and renewable energy technologies and (iii) the most important parameters that define their efficiency, costs and environmental impacts. The Energy Transition : challenges and opportunities HUM-293 This course explores the energy transition from a system based on fossil fuels to a model based o

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Summary

Lectures

Instructor

Tuong-Van Nguyen

Official source

https://edu.epfl.ch/coursebook/en/global-issues-energy-b-HUM-123-B

Moodle Page

http://go.epfl.ch/HUM-123_b

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Lectures in this course (23)

Global Energy Transition: Challenges and Solutions

Covers the global energy transition, focusing on challenges and solutions.

Human and Energy: Global Issues and Actions

Explores global issues related to human energy consumption and the diverse forms of energy required for daily activities.

Definition of Energy

Explores the definition of energy, its forms, units, conversion, density, and power.

Energy System Overview: Forms, Services, and Transformations

Covers energy forms, services, transformations, vectors, conversion, and global energy issues.

Renewable Energy in Europe and Challenges

Explores final energy consumption in the EU, renewable energy potentials, and challenges.

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