GEM 2018 – Milan/Biella

DESCRIPTION

The Green Energy Management community (scientists, students, professionals, believers in a better future) is proud to announce GEM-S 2018, the 6th Edition. GEM-S 2018 will provide international students with context-sensitive first-class training in the field of Green Energy Management and renewable resources. In the past editions, GEM has hosted students from 13 different countries. GEM-S 2018 will be hosted by University of Milano-Bicocca (first week) and Fondazione Pistoletto (Biella) in the second week. Renewable energy production as well as water management and recycling in agriculture will be discussed in the context of the circular economy, with a particular focus on climate change and environmental issues. An introductory broad overview of the global green energy scenario will be followed by the specific experiences from different regions around the world. Elements of Energy Finance, for electricity markets and energy projects, will be given. Leading international scientists and industrial and institutional partners will be part of the teaching staff, bringing and sharing their field experience. A special corner will be dedicated to up-to-date research of young PhD students and Postdocs. GEM-S 2018 provides the ideal space for gathering and sharing common experiences, for a world sustainable future.

LOCATION University of Milano-Bicocca (first week) and Fondazione Pistoletto (Biella) in the second week

DATES July 16th-27th, 2018

PROGRAM COORDINATOR:
Prof.ssa Silvana Stefani

CONTENTS COVERED

Renewable resources and energy management.
The circular economy and the global green energy scenario;
Modeling wind and sun for renewable production;
Photovoltaic energy; Hydroelectricity production;
Recycling in Agriculture;
Water management;
Energy finance;
Financial products for climate change;
Experience from companies in the energy sector;
Sustainability, ethics and rights to common resources.