Iceland: Renewable Energy Innovation & Sustainability
Apply today to join one of TGP's upcoming familiarization programs in Iceland.
Spaces are limited.
FORMAL SITE VISIT
Conduct a formal review of TGP's onsite programming in Iceland.
Experience a full TGP program (8-9 days) alongside students, tour program facilities, stay at local accommodations, and meet program staff.
MULTIPLE DATES
Participants can choose between our Spring '22 Iceland programs (March 2022), or a Summer '22 program (May 2022).
TGP will offset your flight emissions too.
REDUCED RATES
Iceland: Renewable Energy Innovation & Sustainability
Apply today to join one of TGP's upcoming familiarization programs in Iceland.
Spaces are limited.
FORMAL SITE VISIT
Conduct a formal review of TGP's onsite programming in Iceland.
Experience a full TGP program (8-9 days) alongside students, tour program facilities, stay at local accommodations, and meet program staff.
MULTIPLE DATES
Participants can choose between our Spring '22 Iceland programs (March 2022), or a Summer '22 program (May 2022).
TGP will offset your flight emissions too.
REDUCED RATES
The Program
Take part in TGP's award-winning program
Iceland: Renewable Energy & Innovation & Sustainability
AVAILABLE DATES:
March 6 -13, 2022
March 13-20, 2022
May 16-24, 2022
The Program
Take part in TGP's award-winning program
Iceland: Renewable Energy & Innovation & Sustainability
AVAILABLE DATES:
March 6 -13, 2022
March 13-20, 2022
May 16-24, 2022
Applications are open: March & May 2022
Course Content
Instructed by Reykjavik University faculty and Iceland's renewable energy industry professionals
Course Outcomes
The objective of this course is to develop an understanding of various renewable energy technologies, its challenges and innovations in Iceland, and how it relates to global perspectives in the industry.
Analyze Global
Parallels & Differences
Become familiar with the basics geophysical forces that have shaped Iceland's current economic, energy potential, and societal standards. Students will be able to analyze the parallels between Iceland's energy sector and development in other parts of the world. Gain an understanding of the importance of matching the choice of sustainable energy solutions to local conditions.
Energy &
Environmental Policy
Learn about Iceland's unique energy and environmental policies. Gain knowledge of environmental policy as how it relates to a country that relies on the renewable energy industry. Students will expand their ability to understand changes in governmental policies and how global externalities should be incorporated into energy and environmental policies.
Designing Renewables Responsibly
Gain a good understanding of true potential of hydropower and geothermal energy, its strengths and limitations. Students will be capable of understanding what it takes to generate hydroelectricity, and the importance of designing power plants in a responsible way, considering overall social and environmental impact.
Innovations for a Sustainable Future
Transportation is one of the only sectors in Iceland that is not utilizing renewable energy. Meet the innovator from Iceland's Transportation Authority who is introducing biofuels to Iceland's transportation industry. Discover and explore real-world business solutions for renewable energy innovations and what it takes to scale.
Critical Dialogue &
Global Perspectives
Gain a critical global perspective that is demanded by organizations and corporations today. Build experience working with a diverse and interdisciplinary cohort and discuss the state of sustainable development and renewable energy in the present and future.
Innovation and Climate Action
You'll also have the opportunity to join TGP staff and work with student cohorts on their Capstone Projects, and help them develop innovative solutions for real-world sustainability challenges.
Applications are open and reviewed on a rolling basis. We are seeking motivated faculty and staff to join our mission.
TGP is providing $3,400 in funding for the Familiarization Programs. Official TGP partners receive $3,600. The prices reflected are registration and placement fees.
What's included: Airport transfers, accommodations, meals, facility access, tours, excursions, private guides, lectures, TGP staff support, access to the Partner Portal, pre-departure orientations and educational resources, and CO2 offsets for your flight.
What's not included: Round-trip flight, travel insurance, passport/travel documentation
- Accommodations
- Meals
- Facility access
- Tours and Excursions
- Private guides
-TGP staff support
- Access to the Partner Portal
- Predeparture orientations
- Flight offsets
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