Hydrogen and fuel cell technologies offer a pathway to enable the use of clean energy systems to reduce emissions, enhance energy security, and stimulate the global economy.
As part of a portfolio of clean energy technologies, including energy efficiency, renewable energy and fuels, and battery-electric vehicles, employing hydrogen and fuel cells in the economy will help us to achieve these goals. A decade of sustained global research, development and demonstration (RD&D) is now producing the necessary technological breakthroughs for hydrogen and fuel cells to compete in the market.
This course offers examples of real-world applications around the world and technical progress of hydrogen and fuel cell technologies, including policies adopted by countries to increase technology development and commercialization.
On completion of this course, you will be able to:
List the benefits of hydrogen and Fuel cells.
Describe how hydrogen and fuel cells are competing successfully with traditional technology areas like power generation, material handling etc.
Identify the challenges towards commercialization of hydrogen and fuel cell technologies.
Describe the ongoing policy developments and programs in different countries in the field of hydrogen and fuel cell development.
Explain the technology developments in creating hydrogen infrastructure.
Discuss the importance of fuel cells
Discuss the production, distribution, and storage of hydrogen.
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: David Chitester
David Chitester is a licensed P.E. in Michigan and Florida has over 35 years of experience. He graduated with a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh in 1974. He also has an M.B.A that he received from Northern Michigan University in 1978.
David Chitester began his career with Bechtel Power and Blount Brothers where he gained field construction experience on projects ranging from $150 million to $500 million. For more than 30 years, he has provided services essential to a balanced mix of public and private sector clients. Mr. Chitester's expertise has been applied to multi-million dollar hotels and resorts, industrial process plants, power generating facilities, office and commercial buildings. He is a licensed Professional Engineer and his background includes a number of years on active construction sites.
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1 hr. Online Course