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Can renewable energy sources power the world?

Sustainable business and solutions

Open Learn (The Open University)
Open Learn (The Open University)

We ask the question ‘Can renewable energy sources power the world?’ as a response to the growing awareness that increased use of renewable energy technologies is making a major contribution to global efforts to limit anthropogenic climate change.

  • Date (DD-MM-YYYY)

    25-08-2025 to 25-08-2026

    Available on-demand until 25th August 2026

  • CPD points/hours/credits

    Free statement of participation on completion

  • Cost

    Free

  • Education type

    Virtual

  • CPD subtype

    On-demand

Description

The course begins by examining the environmental concerns that have caused a rise in interest in renewable energy, introducing the main sources and technologies, and describing global efforts to increase the share of renewables.

The course then looks at each of the principal renewable energy technologies and the contributions they might make to global energy demand.

Finally, several future energy scenarios are analysed to show how combinations of renewable energy sources and technologies could provide a major share of global energy needs.

This OpenLearn science course was produced with the kind support of Dangoor Education, the educational arm of The Exilarch's Foundation.

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