An award winning approach to education relating to renewable energies

Bob Gilmour*

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Abstract

The growth in employment for the renewables industry combined with transition from other energy sources, is predicted to result in over 100 million employees in the sector worldwide by 2030 [1]. These employees will come from a variety of disciplines, cultures and backgrounds and will require a range of education and training to help us address climate change. Higher Education Institutions (HEI) will be a primary provider of this education/training and whilst there is an increasing number of renewable energy courses being developed, many of them focus on one discipline. They therefore potentially miss the benefits of multidisciplinary and intercultural group learning to help develop the 'durable skills' required by industry [2]. This paper charts the on-going journey of an award-winning approach to learning [3] associated with the renewables sector that has been developed in Universities and industry in Europe. The Promoting Excellence in Employability and Transversal Skills (PEETS) initiative co-created a variety of innovative learning opportunities for students and staff enhancing both knowledge and skills development. Experiential and problem-based challenges through eg the construction of 5m tall wind turbines at a 10 day intensive study period, supported deeper learning through reflection. This initiative was awarded the prestigious Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence (CATE) by AdvanceHE in 2019. Such a model of interdisciplinary learning is readily transferable across the sector and can assist in the development and application of environment-friendly energies.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2022 7th International Conference on Environment Friendly Energies and Applications (EFEA)
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9798350333213
ISBN (Print)9798350333220
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 17 Mar 2023
Event7th International Conference on Environment Friendly Energies and Applications - Bagatelle, Moka, Mauritius
Duration: 14 Dec 202216 Dec 2022
Conference number: 7
https://efeaconf.com/ (Link to conference website)

Publication series

Name
ISSN (Electronic)2688-2558

Conference

Conference7th International Conference on Environment Friendly Energies and Applications
Abbreviated titleEFEA 2022
Country/TerritoryMauritius
CityMoka
Period14/12/2216/12/22
Internet address

Keywords

  • industry challenge
  • interdisciplinary
  • multicultural
  • problem based
  • renewable energy education

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law
  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology
  • Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality

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