The increase of the world's population and the fast industrialization of developing countries will inevitably imply an increase in energy demand. The promotion of an efficient use of energy and the use of alternative energy sources are required to ensure the demand's satisfaction while guaranteeing a sustainable development.

Main objectives

• present the main issues linked to energy and its growing use in the world.
• illustrate different ways to meet energy demand through energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy.
• focus on applications concerning particularly energy efficiency and renewable sources.

Topics

• Energy Policies
• Energy Efficiency
• Renewable Energy
• Climate Change
• Ecobuilding