About Our Energy and Climate Change Course

Time Training Center’s 5-day, 30-hour Energy and Climate Change Course equips you with the knowledge and practical skills to design and implement low-carbon energy solutions. As the global community confronts the escalating challenges of climate change, the transition to sustainable energy systems has become a pressing necessity. This training course offers a comprehensive understanding of the complex relationship between energy systems and climate change, with a focus on the strategic deployment of renewable energy to achieve decarbonization. It is designed to equip you with the tools and knowledge required to analyse, plan, and implement low-carbon energy solutions that align with both environmental imperatives and economic opportunities.

You will explore the drivers behind climate change, the role of conventional and renewable energy sources, and the policy frameworks enabling the energy transition. The course emphasises practical approaches to integrating renewable energy into national and local energy systems while ensuring grid reliability, financial feasibility, and socio-economic benefits. Emphasis is also placed on enabling policies, institutional frameworks, financing instruments, and the use of international data and decision-support tools.

Through technical, economic, and policy lenses, attendees will gain a holistic perspective on how to scale renewable energy deployment, reduce carbon emissions, enhance energy access, and support global efforts to mitigate climate risks. Ultimately, this course empowers professionals across sectors to contribute meaningfully to climate resilience and a sustainable energy future.

Energy and Climate Change Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this Energy and Climate Change Course, participants will be able to:

• Comprehend the global energy landscape and its impact on climate systems, including the link between fossil fuel use and greenhouse gas emissions.
• Understand the principles of energy decarbonization, including energy efficiency, renewable energy deployment, carbon capture, and forest preservation.
• Assess and develop renewable energy projects from a technical, environmental, economic, and financial perspective.
• Evaluate energy policies, regulatory structures, and procurement mechanisms that facilitate the transition to low-carbon energy systems.
• Analyze project finance structures, including debt-to-equity ratios, risk mitigation tools, and credit enhancement mechanisms for renewable energy investments.
• Access and utilize authoritative international databases to support data-driven decision-making in energy and climate planning.
• Develop strategies for integrating renewable energy into existing energy infrastructures while ensuring grid reliability and economic competitiveness.
• Lead long-term energy and climate planning initiatives that support sustainable development goals and national decarbonization objectives.
• Implement energy management practices that reduce carbon footprints in households, industries, and commercial operations.
• Compare renewable energy business models and select appropriate models based on resource availability, market dynamics, and stakeholder risk tolerance.
• Understand the broader societal and environmental benefits of transitioning to renewable energy, including energy access, public health, and climate equity.

Who Should Attend Our Energy and Climate Change Course?

This course is highly beneficial for professionals involved in energy policy, project development, finance, and climate change strategy, including:

• Energy Policymakers and Regulators
• Climate Change Policymakers and Regulators
• National and Sub-National Government Leaders
• Renewable Energy Project Developers
• Renewable Energy Industry Associations
• Renewable Financial Institutions and Lenders
• Renewable Energy Equity Investors
• End-User Market Sector Associations

Energy and Climate Change Course Training Methodology

We employ a comprehensive and applied learning strategy, integrating theory with real-world implementation:

• 30% Conceptual Learning: Expert-led sessions on catalytic theory and engineering principles
• 20% Interactive Workshops: Group exercises, presentations, and technical discussion forums
• 30% Case-Based Learning: Industry-specific examples and troubleshooting scenarios
• 20% Technology Integration: Digital tools, simulations, and catalyst modeling applications

Note: Instructors may adjust the training approach to fit technical requirements or participant engagement levels.

Energy and Climate Change Course Instructor

Our courses are delivered by highly qualified instructors with extensive experience in both industry and academia. With decades of hands-on expertise across a wide range of technical disciplines, our instructors are dedicated to providing high-quality, impactful training that equips participants with practical knowledge and skills they can immediately apply. Full instructor profiles are available upon request.

Energy and Climate Change Course Fees

The course fee includes the following:

• Course Materials: Comprehensive participant materials, including lecture notes, slides, and case study documents. (Tablet or IPAD)
• Coffee/Tea: Provided on arrival and during morning and afternoon breaks to keep participants refreshed.
• Buffet Lunch: Served daily to ensure participants have an opportunity to network and recharge during lunch breaks.

Energy and Climate Change Course Outline

Module 1: Global Energy Resources, Generation, Delivery, and End-Use

• Pre-test assessment of existing knowledge
• Overview of Global Energy Resources: Coal, Oil, Gas, Nuclear, Solar, Wind, Biomass, Biofuels, and Hydrogen
• Energy Generation Technologies: Combustion Systems, CHP, PV, CSP, Wind Turbines, Geothermal, Wave & Tidal, Fuel Cells
• Electricity Transmission and Distribution Networks
• Energy Access and the Sustainable Development Goals
• End-Use Sectors: Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Transportation, District Energy
• Energy Efficiency and Net-Zero Energy Concepts
• On-Grid vs. Off-Grid Systems
• Energy Storage and Control Systems

Module 2: The Trouble with Carbon

• Climate Change Science and SDG Context
• Mitigation vs. Adaptation
• Fossil Fuel Extraction Methods and Carbon Content
• Greenhouse Gases and Ozone Layer Depletion
• Decarbonization Pathways: Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy, REDD+, and Carbon Capture
• Cost of Carbon Emissions and Renewable Alternatives
• Global Carbon Neutral Initiatives
• IPCC Framework and Mitigation Pathways
• Economic and Social Implications of Decarbonization
• Financing and Support Mechanisms

Module 3: Technical-Economic Considerations for Scaling Up Renewable Energy

• Renewable Energy Deployment Models: Centralized, Decentralized, IPPs
• Bankability of Renewable Projects: Due Diligence and Feasibility Assessments
• Renewable Resource Assessment: Global Atlas and Local Data
• Capacity Factors and Modeling Techniques
• Grid Integration of Variable Renewables
• Economic Assessment and Cost Structures
• Financing Instruments: PPAs, PCOAs, PRGs, Sovereign Guarantees
• Financing Models: Self-Financing, Leasing, Project Finance, RESCO, IPP, PAYGO
• Risk Mitigation and Credit Enhancement Strategies

Module 4: Creating an Enabling Environment Conducive to Scaling Up Renewable Energy

• Integrated Resource and Resilience Planning
• National Long-Term Energy Planning and Project Preparation
• Policy Instruments: Net Metering, Community Energy, RPS, Feed-In Tariffs
• Procurement Mechanisms: Single-Buyer Models, Competitive Bidding
• Public-Private Partnerships and Institutional Roles
• Motivations and Resources of Public and Private Sectors
• Capacity Building for Public Institutions and Decision-Makers

Module 5: Sources of Data for Informed Decision Making

• Data and Analysis Tools from IEA: Fuels, Technologies, World Energy Outlook
• IRENA Platforms: Country Profiles, REMap, SIDS Lighthouses, Clean Energy Corridors
• Global Renewable Energy Atlases and Sustainable Energy Marketplaces
• Role of International Development Partners and Foundations
• Global and Regional Climate Change Networks and Alliances:

  • C40, Compact of Mayors, Covenant of Mayors, International Solar Alliance, etc.

• Using Data for Policy Design, Investment Decisions, and Long-Term Planning

Module 6: Capstone and Assessment

• Review of Core Topics and Key Learnings
• Final Group Discussion and Q&A
• Post-Test Evaluation
• Certificate Presentation

Course Completion Certificate

Upon successfully completing the Energy and Climate Change Course at Time Training Center, participants will receive an official Course Completion Certificate. This certificate recognises their knowledge and skills in energy efficiency, renewable energy, climate policies, and sustainable practices.