The Green Energy Transformation in Germany

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This seminar introduces students to the development and successes of green technologies in Germany. Students will examine the proactive development of renewable energy and energy conservation technologies, commonly referred to as Energiewende, which was started by the German Green movement and promoted by Germany's innovative renewable energy policies. They will explore questions such as the following: What are the implications of Germany's earlier success story of energy transition and climate action for the US and the rest of the world? What technological, engineering, economic, and political challenges does the energy transition face? What solutions are needed and can be explored and achieved? In the investigation, students will examine such important issues as globalization, resource finiteness, and sustainability challenges, including economic crises, climate change, energy insecurity, political instability, and global competition. Students may only earn credit for one of the following: GRMN 314 or GRMN 315 . Counts as a Communication Intensive course. Counts as a Understanding Global Perspectives course.