FutureLearn and InnoEnergy team up to educate the world about sustainable energy and the potential of blockchain

InnoEnergy partners with FutureLearn to offer insight around the hype on blockchain and its role in the energy sector, as well as courses on smart grids and solar energy.

FutureLearn, the leading social learning platform, today announces a new partnership with InnoEnergy, Europes sustainable energy engine supported by the EIT. The partnership will see InnoEnergy host a range of new online education courses in the sustainable energy sector, including blockchain technology, smart grids and solar photovoltaics, on the FutureLearn platform.


The massive open online courses (MOOCs) are aimed at cleantech industry professionals, and members of the public can also register. Designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills required to develop new innovations in sustainable energy, the first courses are focused on a range of topics that are set to dominate the innovation agenda over the next few years, including blockchain, smart grids for smart cities and the business potential of solar photovoltaics.

Frank Gielen, Education Director at InnoEnergy, says: "The future of sustainable energy depends on innovation. This partnership with FutureLearn is an important part of our plan to embed innovation into the industry by empowering cleantech professionals to develop commercially-viable new products and services that can make a real difference."

Nigel Smith, Head of Content at FutureLearn, says: "Were delighted to be working with InnoEnergy to help educate our learners about sustainable energy. Theres so much hype about blockchain and its potential disruptiveness to the energy sector, so its fantastic for us to have a course from the experts who can explain to our learners exactly what blockchain is, how it works, and what it means for the future of energy. These are the questions on a lot of peoples minds today. Similarly, with solar power and smart grids, people and professionals want to understand more about these subjects and were proud to provide the platform to make these subjects easily accessible."

‘Blockchain in the Energy Sector, available to join now, offers a clear overview of how and why blockchain will take over the energy sector, optimising old processes and empowering customers like never before. Participants will begin to understand how Blockchain is creating a new paradigm, where users can buy and sell energy from and to each other.

To get an insight into course content before registering, participants can watch an InnoEnergy webinar on the use of the blockchain for smart contracts and billing settlement.

‘Smart Grids for Smart Cities, also available to join now, provides a technological and behavioural framework to help citizens, companies and cities to reduce their carbon footprint. Participants will look at energy production models and use basic tools to integrate themselves into the energy production cycle.

Throughout the course, learners will find out how smart grids work, at both a small and large scale, collect big data from smart grids and analyse it to understand energy consumption, and finally, look at how they can lobby public institutions to boost energy innovation and sustainability in both urban and rural environments.

‘Go Solar PV: The Business Potential of Solar Photovoltaics, examines the potential solar PV today and in the near future. Participants will explore technical challenges, and assess commercial opportunities as this technology becomes more affordable, scalable and accessible.

All courses are open for registration now. Joining is free, though or participants can upgrade for £62 for additional benefits.

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