Energy Knowledge
Uppsala University
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Energy Knowledge
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Code: 1GV310
The course covers the basics of energy and energy systems. Occurrences, prospecting and use of fossil fuels. Nuclear power, fission, fusion and safety issues. Non-fossil thermal energy technologies such as bioenergy, peat, waste, and geothermal energy. Renewable energy such as wind, solar and hydro. Environmental consequences of energy production. Energy distribution and the role of energy in the world economy and society. Energy security issues and geopolitics around energy resources. Future energy outlooks and scenarios. **Outline for distance course:** This is a distance course. Two non-mandatory meetings are arranged in Visby for participants who want to meet in real life, all other teaching is web-based.
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Last changed according to the source: 2026-04-07T13:35:11