An Interactive 5-Day Training Course
Energy and Climate Change
Decarbonizing Energy Economies with Renewable Energy
Course Overview
Investors will have the knowledge base to de-risk their renewable energy investments and realize higher returns with a better understanding of debt/equity ratios, credit enhancement, and end-user creditworthiness assessments.
This GLOMACS training course will help the participants from public and private sectors to better understand, design, and implement strategies to de-carbonize energy economies based on cost-effective, local renewable energy solutions. These strategies are vital tools against the very real threat of climate change faced by this and future generations of our species - and conveniently, renewable energy can often save end-users money if done correctly. For example, solar energy is now cheaper than conventional energy from the power grid in many cases. With energy storage, this renewable energy source can be as reliable as grid-supplied power as well.
It will have a solid grasp on how the use of renewable energy can be integrated into the conventional energy paradigm to make a positive impact on the environment and society.
Training Outline
DAY 1: Global Energy Resources, Generation, Delivery, and End-Use
- Resources
- Coal
- Oil and gas
- Nuclear
- Solar
- Wind
- Biomass
- Biofuels
- Hydrogen
- Generation Technologies
- Combustion: Boilers, Steam Generators, Turbines, and Engines
- Combined Heat & Power
- Solar Photovoltaic (PV)
- Concentrating Solar Power (CSP)
- Wind Turbines
- Geothermal
- Wave, Current, And O-TEC
- Fuel Cells
- Electricity Transmission & Distribution Networks
- Energy Access as SDG Goal
- Transmission Lines
- kV Range
- Associated Land Requirements
- Associated Thermal Energy Losses
- Distribution
- kV Range
- Collection Rates
- Regularization
- End-use
- Energy - Efficiency First
- Electricity, Heating, Cooling, and Process Heat
- Net - Zero Energy
- Residential
- Commercial & Institutional
- Industrial
- Transportation
- District Energy
- Off-Grid vs. On-Grid
- Energy Storage and Controls Systems
DAY 2: The Trouble with Carbon
- Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Goals
- Climate Change Mitigation vs. Adaptation
- Extraction
- Drilling
- Mountaintop Removal
- Carbon Content of Fossil Fuels vs. Natural Gas vs. Renewable Energy
- Ozone and Greenhouse Gases
- Decarbonizing Methods
- Energy Efficiency
- Renewable Energy
- Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD)
- Carbon Capture and Sequestration
- Cost Considerations
- Price Data
- Carbon Neutral Countries
- United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
- Interaction Among Emissions, Climate, Risks and Development Pathways: Characteristics of Mitigation Pathways
- Economic and Social Costs and Benefits of Mitigation and Adaptation in the Context of Development Pathways
- Adaptation and Mitigation Actions in the Context of Sustainable Development
- Finance and Means of Support
DAY 3: Technical-Economic Considerations for Scaling Up Renewable Energy
- Centralized vs. IPP vs. Decentralized Renewable Energy
- Making Renewable Energy Projects Bankable Through Due Diligence
- Pre-Feasibility Studies
- Detailed Feasibility Studies
- Project Preparation Facility
- Technical Assessment
- Available Resources
- Global Atlas for Renewable Energy
- Need for Local Data Acquisition
- Capacity Factors
- Translating CF Into Spreadsheet Analyses
- Modeling
- Variable Renewable Energy and Grid Stability
- Available Resources
- Economic Assessment
- The Costs of Renewable Energy Systems
- Power Purchase Agreements
- De-Risking Instruments
- Put Call Option Agreements (PCOAs)
- Partial Risk Guarantees (PRGS)
- Sovereign Guarantee
- Financing Models Overview
- Debt-Equity Ratios
- Credit Enhancement
- Self-Financed
- Project Financing
- Leasing
- Renewable Energy Service Companies (RESCO)
- Independent Power Producers (IPP)
- PAYGO
DAY 4: Creating an Enabling Environment Conducive to Scaling Up Renewable Energy
- Integrated Resource & Resilience Planning
- National Long-Term Energy Planning
- Project Preparation Facility
- Net Metering
- Community Energy
- Renewable Portfolio Standards
- Feed-In Tariffs
- Single-Buyer Paradigm
- Competitive Procurement
- Public-Private Partnerships
- Private Sector Assets and Motivations
- Public Sector Assets and Motivations
- Capacitating the Public Sector
DAY 5: Sources of Data for Informed Decision Making
- International Energy Agency (IEA)
- Fuels and Technologies
- Analysis
- Data
- Analysis
- World Energy Outlook
- International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)
- Country Profiles
- Clean Energy Corridors
- Global Geothermal Alliance
- Parliamentary Network
- Renewable Energy Roadmap (Remap)
- Renewables Readiness Assessments
- Small Island Developing States (SIDS) Lighthouses
- Global Atlas for Renewable Energy
- Sustainable Energy Marketplace
- International Development Partners Promoting Climate Change Mitigation with Renewable Energy
- International Foundations Promoting Climate Change Mitigation with Renewable Energy
- Relevant Associations
- C40
- Compact of Mayors
- Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy
- Global Climate Change Alliance
- International Renewable Energy Alliance
- International Solar Alliance
Certificates
- On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates
- Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE) : In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsor, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance
Accreditation
GLOMACS is registered with NASBA as a sponsor of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. NASBA have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org.
All Training Seminars delivered by GLOMACS by default are eligible for CPE Credit.
Providers and Associations
About Saudi Glomacs
At Saudi GLOMACS, we specialize in delivering world-class training courses in Saudi Arabia and across various international locations. Our training courses are tailored to meet the unique demands of Saudi Vision 2030 and the Human Capability Development Program, focusing on empowering Saudi citizens and enhancing workforce skills. We offer diverse courses spanning leadership, management, engineering, and technical disciplines to cultivate expertise and drive professional growth. Our flexible learning options—whether in-person, online, or in-house—ensure accessibility and convenience for individuals and organizations alike.
With over 30+ years of experience through the GLOMACS global network, we are committed to delivering innovative, results-driven training solutions. Our expert instructors combine industry knowledge with dynamic teaching methods, fostering practical skill development and long-term career success. By choosing Saudi GLOMACS, you're investing in personal excellence and contributing to the Kingdom’s sustainable economic growth and vision-driven transformation.
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