Course Description

Critical infrastructure refers to the essential systems and assets whose disruption can threaten public safety, economic stability, or national security. Examples include hospitals, water treatment plants, transportation systems, power grids, data centers, and emergency services. The reliability, resilience, and continuous operation of these systems are vital, making energy planning and modernization critical.

What you'll learn in this course?

• Explain the concept of critical infrastructure and its energy needs.

• Identify opportunities for integrating renewable energy into critical infrastructure.

• Analyze challenges and solutions in re-powering essential facilities.

• Evaluate case studies of renewable energy implementation.

• Develop strategies for sustainable, resilient, and low-carbon energy systems.

Prerequisites

• Basic understanding of energy systems, electrical loads, and renewable generation

• Familiarity with facility operations and resilience concepts is helpful