Embark on a journey with RECOA

Join the Renewable Industry
and be part of the change

As the world seeks solutions to climate change and to address sustainable energy demands, renewable energy stands at the forefront of global progress. This introductory module explores what renewable energy is, why it’s essential for combating climate change, and how it supports sustainable development.

You will uncover the evolution of key technologies, from hydropower to wind energy, and gain insights into their real-world applications and future potential. Along the way, you will learn about energy storage innovations and examine the advantages and challenges of renewable solutions. Through interactive content, videos, and in-depth lessons, this course will ensure that you have a thorough understanding of renewable energy.

  • 1–2 hours of self-paced studies
  • To be completed within 12 weeks from enrolment
  • Language: English
  • Instructors: Chris Weaver and Martin Warming
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Course curriculum

    1. Welcome to RECOA

    2. Module Overview

    3. Instructor Biographies

    4. Glossary and Abbreviations

    1. Renewable Energy in Daily Life

    2. Exploring the Power Grid

    3. Climate Past & Present

    4. Renewable Energy in a Nutshell

    5. Test Your Knowledge

    1. Introduction

    2. Solar Energy

    3. Geothermal & Ocean Thermal Energy

    4. Nuclear Energy

    5. Biomass & Biogas Energy

    6. Wind & Water Renewable Technologies

    7. Test Your Knowledge

    1. Introduction

    2. Hydroelectric Energy

    3. Tidal Energy

    4. Wave Energy

    5. Other Water-Based Technologies

    6. Test Your Knowledge

    1. Introduction

    2. History of Wind Energy

    3. Onshore Wind Energy

    4. Offshore Wind Energy

    5. Test Your Knowledge

    1. Introduction

    2. Renewable Energy Around the World

    3. Transmission, Storage & PtX

    4. Natural Resources for Renewable Energy

    5. Test Your Knowledge

About this course

  • 38 lessons

Instructor(s)

Senior Instructor, RECOA Chris Weaver

Chris Weaver has more than 40 years of seagoing experience, beginning as a marine science student aboard a research vessel in the mid-1970s. His early career included serving in the British Royal Navy as a seaman officer, later specialising as a hydrographic surveyor. He then worked on subsea projects for Shell, BP, Total, ENI, and other smaller oil and gas operators before becoming a shipboard project manager for Alcatel Submarine Networks. Between 2006 and 2016, Chris was involved in various West African oil field projects, managing offshore construction and maintenance work in Côte d’Ivoire, Gabon, and Ghana during the winter, and power cable installation at various European offshore wind farms during the summer months. Chris became involved in training in 2014 when he designed the Renewables Offshore Client Representative course and presented it as classroom training in the UK over the following four years. He has a long association with Martin Schnoor Warming, founder of the Renewable Construction Academy, and they have collaborated on various renewable projects since 2010.

Founder & Senior Instructor, RECOA Martin Warming

Martin Schnoor Warming is the leading founder of the Renewable Construction Academy. In addition to his background as a Master Mariner and Marine Engineer, he has extensive marine and offshore construction experience, accumulated over more than 15 years in the maritime, oil and gas, and renewable sectors. Since 2008, he has been managing offshore wind and renewable projects for cable installation contractors, survey companies, utility companies, and leading offshore wind farm developers. For the past 10 years, Martin has served as a Senior Consultant in the offshore renewable industry. In 2013, he founded RE-CON MANAGEMENT, a consultancy offering management and advisory services to top offshore wind developers and insurance companies in offshore construction, subsea engineering, subsea cables, and project management. To date, Martin has provided consultancy and been involved in the design, engineering, construction, and surveying of subsea power cable circuits, supporting more than 10,800 MW of offshore wind capacity.

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Learning Goals

Knowledge

Develop a clear understanding of renewable energy and its importance in addressing climate change. Gain insight into how renewable energy supports sustainable development and reduces reliance on fossil fuels.

Technology

Explore the primary generation and storage technologies in the renewable energy industry, including wind, hydro, geothermal, solar, tidal, nuclear, and biomass. Learn the fundamental processes behind energy generation and storage systems like batteries, mechanical storage, physical storage, and Power-to-X (PtX).

Application

Evaluate the advantages and challenges of various renewable energy technologies. Understand their practical applications and real-world impact to better navigate the evolving energy landscape.