Course Description

"Globally, fossil fuels account for approximately eighty percent of primary energy supply, highlighting the reliance on non-renewable sources. The energy sector remains the largest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, including carbon dioxide and methane, which drive climate change. Rapid industrialization and urbanization continue to increase energy demand worldwide. International climate agreements, such as the Paris Accord, emphasize deep decarbonization strategies, making the transition toward low-carbon energy systems not only desirable but essential for sustainable development."

What you'll learn in this course?

• Explain electrochemical energy conversion principles

• Describe fuel cell operating mechanisms

• Differentiate major fuel cell technologies

• Analyze biomass-to-hydrogen production pathways

• Evaluate efficiency and performance parameters

• Discuss practical applications

• Assess economic and technical limitations

• Understand future industry direction

Prerequisites

• Basic understanding of energy systems, chemistry, and renewable-energy concepts

• Familiarity with hydrogen and electrical power is helpful