This course provides a brief overview of various alternative energy technologies. Topics covered include: solar, wind, biological fuels, hydrokinetic and marine energy; as well as fuel cells, Biohydrogen, coal gasification, and alternate nuclear technologies. Topics: Carbon neutral and negative fuels Photovoltaic based solar energy Passive and active solar systems Types of concentrated solar plants Marine energy - tidal and wave energy Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) technology Biological fuels Algae (green diesel) Biogas digestion Biohydrogen Biomass Geothermal and enhanced geothermal Onshore and offshore wind farms Hydroelectric Coal gasification Fuel cells Thorium nuclear power Liquid Fluoride Thorium Reactors (LFTR) Intended Audience: This course is intended for Electrical, Power, Energy, Mechanical, Geotechnical, Civil, Environmental, Water Resources, and other engineers whose job description requires a general knowledge of alternative energy technologies. Publication Source: Original Courseware