Energy efficiency is currently undergoing significant changes, driven both by the path toward climate neutrality and the increasing presence of renewable energy sources in Latvia’s market.
Wind energy is becoming an increasingly popular resource in Latvia, and questions often arise: How many wind power plants do we actually need? What capacities and sizes should be built? Where will we store surplus renewable electricity? And why should we consider hydrogen production? It’s time to clarify these uncertainties.
The Institute of Energy Systems and Environment at Riga Technical University (RTU VASSI) has developed a lifelong learning study module titled “Integrated Wind Energy Systems and Hydrogen.”
In this course, we will jointly analyse, discuss, and reflect on wind power plants and hydrogen production—exploring technological solutions and their integration into existing energy systems, based on economic, social, regulatory, environmental, and climate-related aspects.
The study module consists of three courses, each worth 5 ECTS credits. The full 15 ECTS module is designed so that each course builds upon the previous one. Participants may choose to complete the entire module or enrol in individual courses. The credits earned can also be recognised in bachelor’s and master’s programs within relevant specialisations.
Target audience: Municipal employees, entrepreneurs, energy planners, investors, sustainability specialists
Language of instruction: Latvian
Schedule: Fridays from 10:00 to 16:00, starting on September 5, 2025, until December 12, 2025 (The implementation schedule for each study course is provided below.)
Format and location: In-person at Āzenes Street 12/1, Riga
Prices
| “Integrated wind energy systems and hydrogen. System integration” (5 ECTS)
Early registration (until 01.07.2025) |
445 Euro
350 Euro |
| “Integrated wind energy systems and hydrogen. Technological solutions” (5 ECTS)
Early registration (until 01.07.2025) |
445 Euro
350 Euro |
| “Integrated wind energy systems and hydrogen. Rationale” (5 ECTS)
Early registration (until 01.07.2025) |
445 Euro
350 Euro |
| Entire study module (15 ECTS)
Early registration (until 01.07.2025) |
1335 Euro
1050 Euro |
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STUDY MODULE PROGRAM:
Study course “Integrated Wind Energy Systems and Hydrogen. System Integration” (5 ECTS) program
| 05.09.25 | Introduction to the study course. Renewable seasonal energy sources, hydrogen systems. Systems integration
Responsible lecturer – Professor Dr.hab.sc.ing. Dagnija Blumberga |
| 12.09.25 | Modeling future energy systems. Computer modeling. System dynamics model for local government
Responsible lecturer – tenured professor Dr.sc.ing. Andra Blumberga |
| 19.09.25 | Wind energy systems
Responsible lecturer – Docent Ph.D. Vivita Priedniece |
| 26.09.25 | Solar PV systems and sustainable biomass systems
Responsible lecturer – Associate Professor Dr.sc.ing. Edgars Vīgants |
| 03.10.25 | Gray, blue and green hydrogen. Biohydrogen
Responsible lecturer – Associate Professor Dr.sc.ing. Anna Kubule |
Study course “Integrated wind energy systems and hydrogen. Technological solutions” (5 ECTS) program
| 10.10.25 | Accumulation Systems
Responsible lecturer – Docent Ph.D. Ritvars Freimanis |
| 17.10.25 | Urban Environment: Wind Power and Hydrogen Infrastructure
Responsible lecturer – Professor Dr.sc.ing. Jeļena Pubule |
| 24.10.25 | Energy user characteristics: energy centers, energy communities, aggregators
Responsible lecturer – Associate Professor Dr.sc.ing. Ruta Vanaga |
| 31.10.25 | Electrolysis technologies
Responsible lecturer – Professor Dr.hab.sc.ing. Dagnija Blumberga |
| 07.11.25 | Technological aspects of hydrogen systems. Computer modeling
Responsible lecturer – Associate Professor Dr.sc.ing. Vladimirs Kirsanovs |
Study course “Integrated wind energy systems and hydrogen. Sustainability rationale” (5 ECTS) program
| 14.11.25 | Economic aspects of hydrogen systems
Responsible lecturer – Professor Dr.sc.ing. Gatis Bažbauers |
| 21.11.25 | Climate justification for hydrogen systems
Responsible lecturer – Docent Ph.D. Ilze Vamža |
| 28.11.25 | Environmental impact assessment of hydrogen systems
Responsible lecturer – Professor Dr.sc.ing. Jeļena Pubule |
| 05.12.25 | Life cycle analysis. Computer modeling
Responsible lecturer – Professor Dr.sc.ing. Jūlija Gušča |
| 12.12.25 | Socioeconomic and legislative aspects of hydrogen systems
Responsible lecturer – Associate Professor Ph.D. Līga Rozentāle |
