Motivated by the desire to design future energy systems and create a sustainable and clean environment, there is gradual shifting from the use of fossil fuels to more clean and sustainable energy resources. Fossil fuels which are currently most used to meet energy demand, are now being depleted. Currently, Indonesia is also facing the transition from fossil energy exporter to oil importer. One thing is very true that achieving future sustainable energy system requires more role of renewable energy and holistic policy approaches by taking into account economic, environmental and social dimensions. The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of current energy status and the transition to future energy systems, especially energy resources (fossil and renewables), conversion, transportation, storage and end-used technologies as well as its linkage to other systems (economic, social and environment). The class will explore the current issues of energy and understand the challenges in sustainable energy technologies and policy in fulfilling world and national energy needs in a sustainable manner.

• Explain the relationship between energy and social, economic, and environmental aspects, including sustainability concepts.
• Analyze the techno-economic performance and sustainability of fossil energy systems, as well as new and renewable energy systems.

• Concept of Sustainability and Sustainable Energy

  • Introduction to sustainability in energy systems
  • Key principles of sustainable energy and its importance for the future

• Energy Hierarchy

  • Understanding the energy hierarchy: prioritize reducing, reusing, and recycling energy
  • Overview of the best practices in energy management

• Energy Linkages with Economic, Environmental, and Social Aspects

  • The interconnection between energy, economy, environment, and society
  • Impacts of energy choices on social equity, economic growth, and environmental health

• Fossil Energy/Fuels and Impacts

  • Analysis of fossil fuels: types, extraction, and use
  • Environmental and economic impacts of fossil energy consumption

• Global Climate Change and Its Mitigation

  • Understanding the science of global climate change
  • Mitigation strategies to address the impact of energy use on climate

• Energy Conversion, Transportation/Distribution, and Storage

  • Technologies for converting, transporting, and storing energy
  • Challenges and innovations in energy distribution and storage systems

• Analysis Method of Energy Sustainability: LCA, Sustainability Index

  • Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for evaluating energy sustainability
  • Use of sustainability indices to assess energy systems

• Hydrogen and Fuel Cells, Nuclear Energy

  • Role of hydrogen as a sustainable energy carrier
  • Overview of fuel cell technology and nuclear energy for sustainable power

• Solar Energy (PV and Thermal)

  • Photovoltaic and solar thermal energy systems
  • Applications and efficiency of solar energy in various sectors

• Wind and Ocean Energy

  • Wind energy: types, technology, and applications
  • Ocean energy: tidal and wave energy systems

• Hydropower

  • Principles and technologies of hydropower generation
  • Environmental impacts and considerations in hydropower projects

• Bioenergy

  • Sources and types of bioenergy
  • Conversion methods and applications in energy systems

• Geothermal Energy

  • Basics of geothermal energy systems
  • Applications and potential of geothermal energy for sustainable power

• Energy Efficiency and Conservation

  • Strategies for improving energy efficiency
  • Technologies and practices for energy conservation

• Carbon Capture and Storage

  • Technologies for capturing and storing carbon emissions
  • Role of carbon capture in mitigating climate change

1. Jefferson W. Tester, et al., Sustainable Energy: Choosing Among Options, MIT Press, 2005.
2. Godfrey Boyle, et al., Energy Systems and Sustainability: Power for a Sustainable Future, Oxford University Press, 2003.
3. E. Cassedy S., Prospects for Sustainable Energy: A Critical Assessment, Cambridge University Press, 2000.
4. DeSimone, et al., Eco-Efficiency: The Business Link to Sustainable Development, MIT Press, 1997.
5. D. Elliot, Energy, Society, and Environment: Technology for a Sustainable Future, Routledge, 1997.