Sustainable Energy Technology

Learning Pathways & Course Progression

Students develop technical skills in renewable energy systems, electrical engineering fundamentals, and clean energy installation and maintenance. The sequence moves from energy science concepts through hands-on systems work to independent project design and certification preparation.

A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals engaged in developing energy-efficient systems, monitoring energy use and alternative or clean energy systems such as solar and wind technology.

Includes instruction in principles of energy conservation, instrumentation calibration, monitoring systems and test procedures, energy loss inspection procedures, energy conservation techniques, and report preparation.

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Courses

Foundations of Energy Science & Electricity, Renewable Energy Systems I: Solar & Wind, Renewable Energy Systems II: Advanced Applications, and Energy Systems Design & Integration

Focus Areas

Energy Sources: Fossil Fuels vs. Renewables, Basic Electrical Circuits (AC/DC), Units of Measurement & Instrumentation, Safety Procedures & OSHA Intro Energy Conservation Concepts

Key Tools & Equipment

Portable AC/DC Electrical Learning System, Portable Measurement Tools System, Basic Electrical Machines station, Oscilloscope (Intro), Photo Tachometer

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Year-by-Year Learning Progression

Four-Year Course Sequence 

Grade 9: Foundation

Foundations of Energy Science & Electricity

Grade 10: Development

Renewable Energy Systems I: Solar & Wind

Grade 11: Advanced Application

Renewable Energy Systems II: Advanced Applications

Grade 12: Capstone & Certification

Capstone: Energy Systems Design & Integration