Dr. João Pedro Gouveia teaches: Renewable Energy Systems
Session Overview
In "Renewable Energy Systems," Joao Pedro Gouveia navigates the complex landscape of transitioning from fossil-based systems to renewable energies, a pivotal move in combating climate change and ensuring a sustainable future. This session is a deep dive into the mechanics of renewable energy systems, exploring the challenges, opportunities, and intricate dynamics involved in their adoption and integration into existing infrastructures.
Learning Goals
Understanding Renewable Energy: Differentiate between various forms of renewable energy, understanding their unique benefits, limitations, and suitability based on geographical and socio-economic contexts.
Transition Challenges: Identify the technical, political, and financial challenges involved in shifting from traditional fossil fuels to renewable energy sources.
System Integration: Explore how different renewable energies can be integrated into current systems, considering grid adaptation, storage solutions, and energy efficiency.
Policy and Regulation: Discuss the role of policy, regulation, and governmental support in facilitating a smooth transition to renewable systems.
Social Implications: Understand the social and economic impacts of renewable energy, particularly concerning energy poverty and community benefits.
About Dr. João Pedro Gouveia
João Pedro Gouveia holds Ph.D. in Climate Change, and Sustainable Development Policies focused on Sustainable Energy Systems. He is a Principal Researcher and Integrated Member at the Center for Environmental and Sustainability Research (CENSE) and he is the coordinator of the CHANGE - Global Change and Sustainability Institute thematic line on "Promoting a circular and carbon neutral economy".
João has authored over 40 peer-reviewed articles and e was a Senior Research Fellow for energy systems at Project Drawdown. He is one of the co-founders of RegenIntel.
How to Join
João Pedro Gouveia teaches in our Foundations Course which runs for 15 weeks three or four times a year. This course is designed to turn you into a regenerative climate leader and equip you with practical, science-based regenerative solutions to our climate emergency and polycrisis.
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