Introduction to Renewable Energy - Hydrogen

Course Outline

Learners will gain an overview of the potential that hydrogen has as a renewable energy carrier, some of the technical challenges related to its safety, and opportunities for business development.By the end of the course, learners should:

• develop understanding of the commercial aspects of Hydrogen development in the UK and the measures the UK government is putting in place to address these
• be able to quantify value for developers of support mechanisms

Topics Covered

The course will include discussion of the following topics:

1. Introduction to hydrogen. Physic-chemical properties, generation from fossil and renewable sources, transport and storage, main applications (including fuel cells)
2. Hydrogen safety. Flammability and ignition parameters, current regulation and challenges, detection systems.
3. Hydrogen workscopes and business models. Energy/emissions calculations. Assessment of hydrogen transportation. Market size and cost guidelines. Policy context.

Programme

The course will run comprise three stages:

Stage 1. The learning material (and additional information) will be made available for all registered users to review it in advance, at the University of Aberdeen online platform, MyAberdeen.

Stage 2. The three topics will be delivered through three synchronous sessions; in-person (at the School of Engineering, Fraser Noble building, University of Aberdeen) and online (streamed through Microsoft Teams). The students will be able to interact with the lecturers in real-time. The dates and times for the lectures are: 

1. Introduction to hydrogen, hosted by Dr Alf Martinez-Felipe.   Tuesday 20th May 2025, 5 to 7 pm (BST). Fraser Noble room 3.   Online link: Session 1 
2. Hydrogen safety, hosted by Megan Hine.  Wednesday 21st May 2025, 5 to 7 pm (BST). Fraser Noble room 3. Online link: Session 2
3. Hydrogen workscopes and business models, hosted by Gerardo Arteaga. Thursday 22nd May 2025 5 to 7 pm (BST). Fraser Noble room 3. Online link: Session 3 

Stage 3. The course will be assessed online. Upon completion successfully, the students will be awarded a joint certificate by the University of Aberdeen and the Aberdeen Renewable Energy Group

Practical Session (optional)

The Hydrasun Hydrogen Refuelling System Short Course provides a high-level overview of hydrogen refuelling systems, focusing on their technical considerations and safety aspects of the systems. It includes practical hands-on activities to give delegates real-world experience in operating and understanding these advances energy systems. This course is delivered at the first of a kind Hydrasun Hydrogen Skills Academy in Aberdeen.

Topics Covered:

• Introduction to Hydrogen Refuelling Systems
• Technical considerations for HRS
• Safety considerations
• Practical leak detection activities

Learning Outcomes:

1. Delegates will understand the characteristics of hydrogen refuelling system and where they fit into the wider hydrogen value chain
2. Delegates will understand the technical components within a hydrogen refuelling system.
3. Delegates will understand leak detections methods for hydrogen systems

The next course is scheduled to run as follows:

 Alfonso Martinez-felipe

  Alfonso is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Aberdeen. He is the author of 48 peer-reviewed research papers, as well as the senior advisor of the PrototAU student engineering team and hydrogen champion at the Centre for Energy Transition and a vocal promoter of new and cleaner technologies.

Alfonso is also a Board member of the Aberdeen Renewable Energy Group.

 Megan Hine

  Megan Hine has worked for Draeger for 6 years, specialising in fixed gas detection, particularly in the energy industry. Alongside her technical background in gas detection, she has participated in the DNV Expert Hazard Awareness Course, witnessing hydrocarbon and hydrogen fires and detonations. She has spoken at TEDx Dundee in 2016 and is a regular guest speaker at the University of Aberdeen on “Gas safety for the energy transition” and “Hydrogen gas safety” as part of the Renewable Energy Engineering MSc. Draeger are a long established safety company with decades of experience in detecting both hydrogen and hydrocarbon flammable gases.

Gerardo Arteaga

  Gerardo Arteaga has over 20 years' experience in the energy industry acquired working in a service company, consultancies, oil and gas operators and his own practice. He has held a variety of technical and, particularly, commercial roles, with the latter including project managing acquisition and disposals of petroleum assets, commercial negotiations and joint venture support (inc. energy transition projects). A Chartered Engineer, Gerardo has lectured at postgraduate level at the University of Aberdeen and the Agostinho Neto University in Angola and has delivered training courses in the UK, Angola, Nigeria, São Tomé e Príncipe and Tanzania for governments and private companies. Gerardo currently forms part of the management team of X-Academy, an energy jobs accelerator and a not for profit subsidiary of the Xodus Group. Gerardo completed the course of Energy Conversion and Storage in May 2022. Since then Gerardo has collaborated with Xodus on studies related to offshore facilities reusing and repurposing reviews, hydrogen, new offshore wind markets and an ocean energy marketplace overseas.”

  Jemma Reynolds - Practical Sessions offered by Hydrasun (optional)

  Jemma Reynolds, Hydrogen Sales and Marketing Analyst at Hydrasun. Jemma supports the Hydrasun Hydrogen Skills Academy with the development of training courses, technology understanding and stakeholder engagement, helping to bring the hydrogen technology to life. Jemma has an academic background spending the first part of her career as a Hydrogen Researcher at the National Subsea Centre. Jemma is a Women's Engineering Society Ambassador for Women in Engineering and is also part of the Women in Hydrogen Scotland Group committee.

To register and enrol onto our online course, the fees are:

Please indicate your preference for attending the the live sessions in-person (University of Aberdeen) or online.  The practical session at Hydrasun can also be booked during the process. 
Please see the course schedule for dates, times and locations.  

Before registering, please view our terms and conditions

Payment Types:

The online store accepts payment by Mastercard, Visa, Switch, Solo, Delta cards and PayPal. Unfortunately, it does not accept American Express or Diners cards. On receipt of your registration, an acknowledgement email will be sent to your registered email address. This confirmation email can also be used as a receipt. If you can't pay via the online store, please contact cpdservices@abdn.ac.uk for assistance.

Guidance:

• I understand that the course is an introduction to renewable energy - hydrogen focussed. Knowledge of the sector would be advantageous but is not essential.
• I acknowledge that the course is to be delivered and tested in English language and contains some technical language.
• I understand that use of the course materials are property of the University of Aberdeen. Copies should not be made or circulated and use of the course content is for your own use only.
• I acknowledge that registration is self-selecting and that the University of Aberdeen has not participated in any judgement concerning my suitability to undertake this course

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