Newman Academy

Understand energy. Decide with rigor.

Practical modules on renewable generation, electrical storage, projects, markets and regulation.

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Learning tracks

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Learning tracks

Four connected ways to read an energy project

Start with fundamentals or enter through the decision you need to make. Every module states its scope, sources and review date.

01 · Technical principles

How does electricity behave, and how is system performance measured?

Learning outcome

Read power, energy, losses and grid requirements without confusing the metrics.

01Power, energy and load profilesSeparate kW from kWh, demand from consumption, and nameplate capacity from actual output.Foundation 9 minGlobalOpen module 02AC, DC and three-phase systemsFollow the electrical path from modules or batteries to a grid connection.Foundation 11 minGlobalOpen module 03Resource, yield and lossesTranslate sun, wind, water or heat into a defensible net-energy estimate.Applied 12 minGlobalOpen module 04Interconnection and grid stabilityUnderstand the studies, controls and evidence required before a resource can connect.Applied 14 minGlobal · local rules applyOpen module

02 · Technology

How do renewable and storage systems convert, store and control energy?

Learning outcome

Compare solutions by function, performance, safety and operating limits.

01Solar PV, end to endConnect modules, strings, structures, inverters, transformers, monitoring and the delivery point.Applied 13 minGlobalOpen module 02Renewable generation technology mapCompare solar, wind, hydropower, geothermal and bioenergy by resource and operating behavior.Foundation 12 minGlobalOpen module 03BESS: sizing, chemistry and degradationSpecify power, usable energy, duration, duty cycle, efficiency, warranty and safety as one system.Applied 16 minGlobal · local safety rules applyOpen module 04Microgrids, EMS and grid-forming invertersCoordinate assets, controls, protection and operating modes for resilience.Decision 15 minGlobal · local rules applyOpen module

03 · Markets

How does an energy opportunity become a financeable and operating asset?

Learning outcome

Connect development stages, economics, contracts, risk and revenues.

01Energy-project lifecycleTurn an opportunity into stage gates, evidence and disciplined decisions.Foundation 13 minGlobalLive dataOpen module 02Economics: CAPEX, OPEX, LCOE and LCOSUse cost metrics consistently and know what they leave out.Applied 15 minGlobal · market inputs varyLive dataOpen module 03Revenue: PPA, merchant and grid servicesMap energy, capacity, ancillary services and risk allocation without double counting.Decision 16 minMarket-specificOpen module 04Bankability and risk allocationConnect technical evidence, contracts, permits and credit to an investable risk profile.Decision 17 minGlobal · contract-specificOpen module

04 · Regulation

Who authorizes a project, which rule applies, and what changes by jurisdiction?

Learning outcome

Build a compliance path without treating guidance or standards as law.

01Technical and safety rule mapSeparate law, regulation, grid code, standard, certification, guidance and contract.Applied 14 minGlobal · adoption is localLive dataOpen module 02Mexico: generation, storage and interconnectionNavigate the 2025-2026 electricity framework through SENER, CNE and CENACE.Decision 20 minMexicoLive dataOpen module 03Canada and Alberta: federal, AUC and AESOConnect federal triggers, provincial approval, grid connection and a market in transition.Decision 18 minCanada · AlbertaLive dataOpen module 04European Union and Switzerland: market and flexibilityUse the EU baseline while treating Switzerland as a separate jurisdiction.Decision 18 minEuropean Union · SwitzerlandLive dataOpen module

Research cut-off

2026-08-24

Official and primary sources

IEA · IRENA · DOE · IEC · Regulators

Evidence standard

We separate stable concepts from live data, forecasts and jurisdiction-specific requirements.

Scope note

Educational content only. It is not legal, engineering, safety, investment or permitting advice. Verify current official requirements and obtain the approvals of the relevant authorities and qualified professionals before acting.