About the course
The International Summer School on Energy Transition is an intensive program designed to provide specialized training in sustainable energy. Through a multidisciplinary approach, this course explores the main challenges and solutions in the transition to cleaner and more efficient energy sources.
📌 Format: Hybrid (in-person and online classes).
📌 Duration: 80 hours.
📌Certification: Certified and accredited course for undergraduate students.
📌 Special event: In-person course during RELIEVE 2025.
📌Guest experts: International professors and professionals with experience in the energy sector.
Our goal is to:
- Train key actors in energy transition technologies, strategies, and policies.
- Promote the adoption of renewable energies in electricity, thermal, and chemical generation.
- Mitigate environmental impacts such as pollution and climate change.
- Strengthen academic quality in energy and sustainability issues in Latin America.
- Train professionals to ensure sustainable access to energy.
Our course is designed for:
- Undergraduate students interested in energy transition.
- Professors and researchers in related fields.
- Public officials and professionals in the energy sector.
- Private sector companies and entrepreneurs seeking to innovate in renewable energy.
Modules
Introduction
Basic concepts on energy, combustion and climate change.
Energy efficiency
Transport, industry and buildings.
Energy sources
Traditional fuels, solar energy and biofuels.
Sustainability and Climate
Decarbonization programs, CATALINA and carbon credits.
Storage, transmission, and distribution
Hydrogen and batteries