Renewable Power-to-X Basic Training (Beta)

In this 7 hour self-paced course learners get an in-depth immersion into the principles and practical aspects of Renewable Power-to-X (PtX) for the Energy Transition. It covers crucial aspects such as PtX technologies, production processes, economics and infrastructure.

Who is this course for? 

The course is intended for:

Professionals working in renewable energy (RE) and / or PtX topics, such as: 

• Decision makers in ministries or experts of national RE or PtX commissions
• Experts of public and private partner research institutes, energy federations and RE agencies
• Experts of regulatory authorities and other relevant administrations
• Journalists and actors of civil society

• The main drivers behind PtX technologies
• The concept of sustainable carbon 
  
• The requirements and conditions for sustainable production pathways of PtX
  
• An overview of important PtX technologies (such as Electrolysis, Fischer-Tropsch, Haber-Bosch, Direct Air Capture)
  
• The economics of renewable PtX products including cost development of green H2, RE and electrolysers as well as an outlook for renewable PtX
  
• The techno-economic criteria on transportation, storage and trade of renewable PtX products
  
• The sector specific PtX demand markets and value chains, PtX pathways and business cases
  
• The sustainability dimensions: The EESG Framework (Economic, Environmental, Social, Governance)
  
• Political and institutional framework: strategies, instruments, and regulations

How much time will you need? 

Completing the course watching all the video lessons and completing the excercizes would take you about  6 to 7 hours.  

Topics Overview: Introduction to Rnewable PtX, Production of Renewable PtX, Renewable PtX Economics, PtX Infrastructure, Markets for Renewable PtX, Sustainability Criteria for Renewable PtX, Support Policies and Regulations for Renewable PtX

Certificate: A certificate will be issued at the end of the course. All Keymessage excercises and Quizes need to be passed. 

Course Developers:  International PtX Hub at Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH on behalf of German Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK).

Course Contact: Ruth Barbosa (trainings@ptx-hub.org, ruth.barbosa@giz.de). In case of technical troubleshooting or questions, please reach out to the atingi support team via the helpdesk.

License: Contents of the training, in particular the graphics and images, are not free of third-party rights and can therefore only be used for academic purposes. They shall not be duplicated, distributed or used commerciallly. 

Publication Date:  30.06.2023