Tutor(s)
Gioia Falcone: Rankine Chair of Energy and Engineering, University of Glasgow.
Bob Harrison: Director, Sustainable Ideas Ltd.
Overview
This course considers the past and future energy transitions in the northeast of England, and their impact and legacy on the region’s industrial sector, local communities and nature conservation. It is hoped that lessons learnt from the past experiences in the region will help a sustainable energy transition. The course will cover CCS, hydrogen generation, wind and nuclear power, geothermal energy and the repurposing of legacy assets.
Duration and Logistics
A 6-day field course with site visits supported by classroom sessions. The course will be based in the town of Hartlepool, County Durham, to provide easy access to nearby coastal and inland locations.
Level and Audience
Fundamental. The course is intended for professionals working in energy transition, nature conservation and community engagement; those responsible for policy on energy and conservation matters; and energy sector investors.
Exertion Level
The course requires an EASY exertion level. Outcrops include coastal sections and inland exposures all with easy access. There will be some walks along beaches and easy paths through dunes with a maximum distance of around 5km (3 miles) or less.
Objectives
You will learn to:
- Describe and explain the overall potential of the region for integrated solutions with the context of the present energy transition.
- Characterize the locations of potential projects and explain technical factors that affect these and their feasibility.
- Describe how wider factors can affect feasibility of the projects including the environmental and social impacts.
- Evaluate strategic choices for local and regional policy makers, as well as landowners and investors.
- Make predictions and assessments of other regions in the UK for the potential development of similar projects.