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Overview
There are 789 million people around the world who live without access to electricity. In addition, 2.8 billion people globally have no access to clean and safe cooking fuels and technologies.
On Sustainable Energy Access for Communities at UCL by FutureLearn, you’ll explore the meaning of energy access and how to overcome its challenges to provide safe and clean energy for communities around the world.
Key facts:
- Since the launch of the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the international community has been working tirelessly to address the energy access challenge.
- But this cannot be achieved unless we find ways to inspire and support entire communities to transition to renewable energy.
- To do this, you’ll identify the right technological solutions and the many sides to renewable energy, including technology, behaviour change, economics, and community dynamics.
Programme Structure
Topics include:
- Challenges for renewable energy
- Defining access to energy
- Moving to clean cooking
- Alternative energy futures: an integrated approach
- On or off grid? A debate
- Energy efficiency: saving money, saving energy
- Exploring renewable options for communities
- Analysing household energy consumption
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 21 days
- 3 hrs/week
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
More details
- Start straight away and join a global classroom of learners.
Language
English
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Sustainable Energy View 26 other Short Courses in Sustainable Energy in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- This course is designed for anyone with an interest in renewable energy transitions. You could be an aspiring community activist or leader, a professional working in renewable energy, or a government professional with a role in renewable energy.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents49 EUR / full≈ 49 EUR / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents49 EUR / full≈ 49 EUR / full
Funding
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