Sustainable Energy
Written by Quantum Study Club on 18.11Sustainable Energy
As taught in: Spring 2005
Level:
Instructors:
Dr. Elisabeth Drake
Prof. Jefferson W. Tester
Prof. Michael Golay
Course Features
Course Description
The assessment of current and potential future energy systems is covered in this course and includes topics on resources, extraction, conversion, and end-use, with emphasis on meeting regional and global energy needs in the 21st century in a sustainable manner. Different renewable and conventional energy technologies will be presented and their attributes described within a framework that aids in evaluation and analysis of energy technology systems in the context of political, social, economic, and environmental goals.
Detailed information on the course textbook can be found here: Tester, J. W., E. M. Drake, M. W. Golay, M. J. Driscoll, and W. A. Peters. Sustainable Energy - Choosing Among Options. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press, 2005. ISBN: 0262201534.
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