Energy Systems Integration: An Introduction (FutureLearn)

Offered by EIT InnoEnergy,
Energy Systems Integration: An Introduction (FutureLearn)

Discover innovative sustainable energy systems solutions and explore an integrated perspective on the energy market.Learn how sustainable energy systems interact and solve big energy challenges. With the rising cost of energy and the threat of climate change on energy security, the world is facing critical energy challenges. On this course, you will explore sustainable energy solutions, and build skills to develop, plan and operate an integrated sustainable energy system.

Class Deals by MOOC List - Click here and see FutureLearn's Active Discounts, Deals, and Promo Codes.

You will learn how energy systems interact and how to relate your energy expertise to the wider framework of energy transition. You’ll look at the integration and regulation of energy systems as well as the impact of electromobility, the future of electric power systems, and the psychology of consumer behaviour.

Learning on this course
You can take this self-guided course and learn at your own pace. On every step of the course you can meet other learners, share your ideas and join in with active discussions in the comments.

What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you'll be able to...

  • Explain the added value of energy systems integration
  • Identify where ESI is most valuable within the energy system
  • Describe energy systems integration with an example that includes more than one type of coupling
  • Evaluate the importance of a cost-benefit analysis for a given energy systems integration problem
  • Explore long-term benefits/drawbacks and short-term benefits/drawbacks of energy systems integration

Who is the course for?
This course is for anyone with an interest in sustainable development and a basic understanding of how energy markets work. This course will also benefit professionals working in the energy sector.

Go to Class
MOOC List is learner-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Related Courses

Exploring the World of Electric Mobility: Key Concepts and Strategies (FutureLearn) FutureLearn
RWTH Aachen,Transforming Urban Mobility Initiative - TUMI,GIZ,PEM Motion

Exploring the World of Electric Mobility: Key Concepts and Strategies (FutureLearn)

Explore concepts, policies, and innovations in electric mobility to help decarbonise and build more sustainable transport systems. Learn how e-mobility can help create sustainable cities. Electric mobility is crucial for making urban transport greener and more sustainable. But with recommendations and policies on electric vehicles evolving rapidly, it can be hard to know what’s what in the world of e-mobility. This six-week course from the Transformative Urban Mobility Initiative (TUMI) provides a comprehensive overview of issues relating to electric mobility.

Oct 7th 2024
5-12 Weeks
Carbon Markets: Examining EU Policies for Transnational Climate Action (FutureLearn) FutureLearn
European University Institute - EUI

Carbon Markets: Examining EU Policies for Transnational Climate Action (FutureLearn)

Explore the current policies being created by the EU and assess their efficacy in promoting global climate action. Understand and evaluate the steps taken to create a climate policy framework. As the impact of climate change continues to affect our planet, it’s imperative that our global community fights to reduce their emissions and live sustainably.

Feb 28th 2022
5-12 Weeks
Greening the Economy: Sustainable Cities (Coursera) Coursera
Lund University

Greening the Economy: Sustainable Cities (Coursera)

How can we shape urban development towards sustainable and prosperous futures? This course will explore sustainable cities as engines for greening the economy. We place cities in the context of sustainable urban transformation and climate change. Sustainable urban transformation refers to structural transformation processes – multi-dimensional and radical change – that can effectively direct urban development towards ambitious sustainability and climate goals. We will connect the key trends of urbanization, decarbonisation and sustainability.

Jun 8th 2026
5-12 Weeks
Electrodynamics: An Introduction (Coursera) Coursera
Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology - KAIST

Electrodynamics: An Introduction (Coursera)

The depth and breadth of electromagnetism, the foundation for many fields including materials science, electrical engineering, and physical chemistry, requires a long, steep, and steady learning curve. This course aims to bridge the gap between the fundamental principles taught in electromagnetism and its practical application to specific fields such as materials, physics, and chemistry related to energy storage and harvesting.

Jun 8th 2026
5-12 Weeks
Introduction to Thermodynamics (FutureLearn) FutureLearn
University of Hull

Introduction to Thermodynamics (FutureLearn)

Discover the laws of thermodynamics as you learn how to calculate chemical properties and predict chemical reactions. Get an introduction to thermodynamic properties and systems. Curious about thermodynamics or thinking about studying it at university? This short course from the University of Hull offers a short introduction to the fundamentals of thermodynamics – the branch of physics that deals with heat and its relation to energy.

Available now
3 Weeks
Global Resource Politics: the Past, Present and Future of Oil, Gas and Shale (FutureLearn) FutureLearn
Hanyang University

Global Resource Politics: the Past, Present and Future of Oil, Gas and Shale (FutureLearn)

Understand the critical energy challenges the world faces and analyse the political economy of the global energy industry. Energy is often said to be the lifeblood of modern society. Multiple sea changes are currently afoot in the global economy, at the heart of which lies energy.

No sessions available
5-12 Weeks
New Energy Technologies: Energy Transition and Sustainable Development (FutureLearn) FutureLearn
Grenoble Ecole de Management

New Energy Technologies: Energy Transition and Sustainable Development (FutureLearn)

Explore the development of new energy technologies and discover key energy challenges with this online course. In a world facing pressing energy challenges, the need for alternative energy and new energy technologies has never been more pressing. This course explores the new and upcoming technologies that may help solve some of the world’s biggest energy challenges - examining them from both a business and technological perspective.

May 3rd 2021
4 Weeks
Curanderismo: Traditional Healing of the Mind, Energy & Spirit (Coursera) Coursera
University of New Mexico

Curanderismo: Traditional Healing of the Mind, Energy & Spirit (Coursera)

As the third of four courses on Curanderismo, the art of Hispanic/Latino traditional medicine, this course focuses specifically on traditional healing of mind, energy and spirit. As an educational and cultural platform, this course will share a number of traditional body therapies. Trained traditional healers will share their knowledge of cleansings from different cultures such as spiritual, energetic and Tonalli Cleansing.

Jun 8th 2026
5-12 Weeks
Oil & Gas Industry Operations and Markets (Coursera) Coursera
Duke University

Oil & Gas Industry Operations and Markets (Coursera)

The oil and gas industry has an enormous impact on all aspects of daily life. Individuals, corporations, and national governments make financial and policy decisions based on the cost, use, and availability of these two natural resources. This two-week course looks at the two most fundamental aspects of the oil and gas industry, its operations and markets, each of which is addressed as a separate module in the course.

Jun 10th 2026
2 Weeks