Introduction to Sustainable Energy

This course comprises 15 lectures. Evaluation is based on a mid-term report and a final report. Lectures will be conducted using a projector and other
materials, as appropriate. The lectures will provide an overview of contemporary issues related to global warming and the environment, and students
will learn about the current status and challenges of using renewable energy to achieve a circular society. In addition, students will hear first-hand
opinions from senior students working at a wind power startup company and the president of a small hydropower generation business. They will learn
technical skills and use them as a reference for future career planning and development.

global warming, renewable energy, new energy, sustainable society

1. Introduction: What is renewable energy?
2. Current environmental issues
3. Solar power generation (1)
4. Solar power generation (2); wind power generation (1)
5. Wind power generation (2)
6. Wind power generation (guest speaker): Students will learn about cutting-edge technology from employees of a wind power generation startup company. They will
receive an introduction to the realities of startups, which can serve as a reference for their own career planning and development.
7. Biomass energy (1)
8. Biomass energy (2)
9. Solar thermal energy
10. Ocean energy (1)
11. Ocean energy (2)
12. Geothermal power generation
13. Solar power, hydropower, biomass (guest speaker): Students will learn lessons from actual usage sites
14. Small and medium-sized hydropower generation
15. Small and medium-sized hydropower generation (guest speaker): Students will hear about the reality of small hydropower generation sites and learn the key points
for career development from a business director’s perspective. Class summary.
Please note that the last 15 minutes of Session 15 will be allocated to completing a class questionnaire.
This schedule is subject to change depending on the guest speakers’ availability.

Syllabus (Japanese site only)