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Introduction to Renewable Energy

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About Course

Build a solid foundation in renewable energy — from solar and wind to hydro and geothermal — and understand how these technologies are transforming Africa and the Caribbean.

What You’ll Learn

  • The science behind solar, wind, hydro, and geothermal energy
  • How renewable energy reduces dependence on fossil fuels
  • The economic and social case for clean energy investment
  • Key actors, institutions, and frameworks driving the energy transition
  • How Africa and the Caribbean fit into the global renewable energy landscape
  • Basic project development concepts for small-scale clean energy systems

Level: Beginner · Duration: 4 hours · 4 modules · 9 lessons · Final quiz with Certificate of Completion after passing (70% or higher).

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What Will You Learn?

  • The science behind solar, wind, hydro, and geothermal energy
  • How renewable energy reduces dependence on fossil fuels
  • The economic and social case for clean energy investment
  • Key actors, institutions, and frameworks driving the energy transition
  • How Africa and the Caribbean fit into the global renewable energy landscape
  • Basic project development concepts for small-scale clean energy systems

Course Content

Module 1: The Global Energy Landscape

  • Why Energy Matters
  • Fossil Fuels vs. Renewables: A Comparison
  • Renewable Energy Technologies Overview

Module 2: Solar Energy Fundamentals

Module 3: Wind, Hydro, and Other Renewables

Module 4: The Energy Transition and ACEN’s Role