Programme examines the theory and practice of renewable energy technologies with special reference to the built environment; places this topic within the political, economic and social background of energy issues, including global examination of energy provision, consumption, climate change and local environmental considerations; theory and practice of renewable energies are examined through both practical work and the lecture programme enabling students to critically analyse renewable energy systems; course runs as a series of 10 5-day residential events, which all take place at the Centre for Alternative Technology.