Energy Transition: Modelling & Measurement Foundations in Excel

The global energy landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, demanding new approaches to understand and plan for a sustainable future. This course equips you to contribute meaningfully to this critical shift. By the end of this course, you will be able to build and interpret foundational energy models, measure their environmental and economic impacts, and use these insights to inform sustainable energy planning. What you'll learn: * Understand the core concepts of national energy accounting and reference energy systems. * Learn to apply linear programming principles for energy planning and optimization. * Practice building simple energy transition models using Excel. * Analyze key challenges in modelling energy transitions at global and regional scales. * Understand basic principles of industrial ecology for measuring environmental impacts. * Explore fundamental approaches to scenario analysis and uncertainty in energy planning. * Grasp the basics of carbon accounting and emissions tracking within energy systems. This course begins by establishing essential terminology and foundational concepts in national energy accounting and reference energy systems. It then progresses to practical modelling techniques using linear programming in Excel, enabling you to analyze challenges and understand key measurement instruments relevant to the energy transition. This course is ideal for absolute beginners with no prior experience in energy modelling, data analysis, or related fields. No prerequisites are required. Begin your journey to understand and shape the future of energy today.