Energy Transition

We believe in clean, circular, and resilient energy systems – primarily based on sustainable energy technologies – that serve the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their long-term needs. Among other Sustainable Development Goals, the UN aims to ensure access to affordable, reliable, and modern energy for all. To achieve this goal, we are committed to helping professionals keep up with the developments and major changes in the energy sector, and to training the sector in innovative technologies and engineering skills.

Skills and competencies in critical areas

We educate professionals to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy with a focus on critical areas across the entire energy value chain (generation, distribution, storage, and consumption):

New-energy technologies, to apply a wide range of innovative and sustainable solutions to generate, distribute, store, and utilise energy – ultimately addressing environmental concerns, increasing energy efficiency, and reducing reliance on traditional fossil fuels.
Integrated energy systems, to understand how to combine diverse (renewable) energy sources, distribution facilities, storage technologies, and energy consumers in a system that relies on smart-grid technologies to optimise energy production, distribution, storage, and consumption, fostering efficiency and sustainability.
Intelligent/digital energy systems, to leverage advanced technologies like artificial intelligence, digital twins, and data analytics to optimise the energy system and components thereof – using real-time monitoring, predictive analytics, and smart-system optimization.
Circular energy technologies, to prioritize renewable energy sources and acquire skills to minimize waste and maximize resource efficiency. Particularly focusing on the efficient use of raw materials, energy recycling, and closed-loop practices to reduce environmental impact.
Transition strategies and economics, to facilitate a more effective energy transition focusing on renewable energy technologies, energy availability, efficiency, and affordability – delivering energy accessibility for all.

For whom

Our courses and programmes are specifically tailored to specialists and lecturers in sustainable energy technologies, energy infrastructure managers, and innovative engineers in materials, chemistry, and energy technologies. They wish to build their knowledge and skills to design and implement reliable, efficient, and sustainable energy systems for a greener future.

These are also of value to other professionals such as policy makers, innovation managers in industry and those in sectors moving away from fossil fuels.

United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

Our courses and programmes are aligned with several of the UN SDGs. By equipping learners with the necessary knowledge and skills, we aim to accelerate the positive impact individuals and organisations can have on the challenges we collectively face. Our Energy Transition portfolio contributes to the goals below.