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ENERGY 201A

Energy Systems Fundamentals

UNITS:3
GRADING:Letter or Credit/No Credit
LEVEL:Graduate
GER:—

In this course we will provide an understanding of current and future energy systems under climate change and sustainability goals; understanding the fundamentals of engineering and energy conversion processes; model global exergy resources; modeling the grid and electricity markets; model environmental life-cycle, costs, and benefits of energy technologies and systems.

Syllabus for selected term:
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Sections

1 Term
Lecture 1Open
ID: 23031
0 / 40 enrolled
DAYS:Monday, Wednesday, Friday
TIME:10:30 AM – 11:20 AM
LOCATION:Hewlett Teaching Center 102
INSTRUCTOR:
Brandt, Adam, Azevedo, Ines
3units

ENERGY 201A: Energy Systems Fundamentals

3 units · Letter or Credit/No Credit

In this course we will provide an understanding of current and future energy systems under climate change and sustainability goals; understanding the fundamentals of engineering and energy conversion processes; model global exergy resources; modeling the grid and electricity markets; model environmental life-cycle, costs, and benefits of energy technologies and systems.

Offered in Autumn 2026 at Stanford University.

Autumn 2026 sections

  • Lecture — Monday Wednesday Friday 10:30 AM – 11:20 AM — Hewlett Teaching Center 102 — Brandt, Adam, Azevedo, Ines (Graduate)

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