Energy Resources
WIND
Introduction to Wind — Courtesy of Switch Classroom
Electricity Options: Wind — Courtesy of Switch Classroom
Science of Wind — Courtesy of Switch Classroom
Additional Wind Energy Resources
Explore backgrounders, industry information and supporting resources related to wind energy, renewable power and energy storage.
SOLAR
Introduction to Solar — Courtesy of Switch Classroom
Electricity Options: Solar — Courtesy of Switch Classroom
Building Solar Microgrids, Part 2 — Courtesy of Switch Classroom
Science of Solar — Courtesy of Switch Classroom
Building Solar Microgrids, Part 1 — Courtesy of Switch Classroom
Additional Solar Energy Resources
Explore backgrounders, industry information and supporting resources related to solar power, renewable energy and energy storage.
NUCLEAR
Introduction to Nuclear — Courtesy of Switch Classroom
Electricity Options: Nuclear — Courtesy of Switch Classroom
Science of Nuclear — Courtesy of Switch Classroom
Nuclear Around Us — Courtesy of Switch Classroom
Additional Nuclear Energy Resources
Explore educational materials, industry information and supporting resources related to nuclear science, power generation, safety, innovation and small modular reactors.
Getting Started
Introductory nuclear education, history and key facts
Reactors, Fuel and SMRs
How reactors work, nuclear fuel and emerging technologies
Industry, Plants and Projects
Canada’s operating fleet, projects, refurbishment and exports
Safety, Regulation and Waste
Safety systems, licensing, regulation and waste management
Benefits and Economic Impact
Climate, energy security, jobs, exports and Alberta opportunities
Applications and Innovation
Medicine, hydrogen, thermal networks and other applications
COAL
Introduction to Coal — Courtesy of Switch Classroom
Foundational Energies: Coal — Courtesy of Switch Classroom
Science of Coal — Courtesy of Switch Classroom
Developing On Coal — Courtesy of Switch Classroom
OIL
Introduction to Oil — Courtesy of Switch Classroom
Foundational Energies: Oil — Courtesy of Switch Classroom
Transportation Options: Unconventional Oil — Courtesy of Switch Classroom
Science of Oil — Courtesy of Switch Classroom
Modern Oil Drilling & Unconventional Sources — Switch Classroom
NATURAL GAS
Introduction to Natural Gas — Courtesy of Switch Classroom
Transportation Options: Natural Gas — Courtesy of Switch Classroom
Science of Natural Gas — Courtesy of Switch Classroom
Electricity Options: Natural Gas — Courtesy of Switch Classroom
Additional Natural Gas Resources
Explore educational materials and supporting resources related to natural gas, renewable natural gas, hydrogen, emissions reduction and energy innovation.
GEOTHERMAL
Introduction to Geothermal — Courtesy of Switch Classroom
Electricity Options: Geothermal — Courtesy of Switch Classroom
Science of Geothermal — Courtesy of Switch Classroom
Additional Geothermal Energy Resources
Explore backgrounders and supporting resources related to geothermal energy, heat pumps, power production and direct-use applications.
HYDROPOWER
Introduction to Hydropower — Courtesy of Switch Classroom
Science of Hydropower — Courtesy of Switch Classroom
BIOENERGY
Introduction to Bioenergy — Courtesy of Switch Classroom
Transportation Options: Biofuels — Courtesy of Switch Classroom
Science of Bioenergy — Courtesy of Switch Classroom