This course discusses the current and potential future energy systems relevant to developing countries in general and the Philippines in particular. It examines the various conventional energy systems such as fossil and nuclear-fuelled energy systems that supply most of the country’s and also the world’s commercial energy needs, including the sustainability problems related to their use. It then investigates renewable energy systems such as solar thermal energy, solar photovoltaics, bioenergy, hydroelectricity, wind power, geothermal energy and ocean thermal energy conversion. The course will explain the physical and technological principles associated with each energy system and the economic and environmental impacts of each energy system. The sustainable energy future will be examined based on the challenges posed by climate change and low carbon objectives. We will discuss what policies and technologies could be adopted to create more sustainable energy systems in the Philippines and the world in the twenty-first century.

At the end of the course, the students are expected to be able to:
General:
1. Discuss the sustainability problems associated with energy use; and
2. Understand the physical and technological principles of energy supply systems based on conventional and renewable energy sources.

Specific:
Cognitive:
1. Determine the economic viability of energy generation, energy conservation, and energy efficiency improvement measures; and
2. Explain the environmental impacts of various energy systems.
3. Analyze the policies that could be adopted to create a more sustainable energy systems in the twenty-first century;

Affective:
1. Appreciate the importance of efficient use of energy and value the contribution of clean energy in improving quality.


Behavioral
1. Account and calculate greenhouse gas emissions of an organization.