Socioeconomic (sustainability) aspects determining the selection of conventional and alternative fuel balance for energy generation. Renewable energy economics and financing (national, regional, international). Economic considerations (provision of fuel, revenue generation, project design & facility construction) and Financing considerations (institutional framework, financing approaches & sources, contracts & risk allocation). Financing and investment opportunities in renewable energy implementation. Environmental policy and practices (e.g. conservation, renewable energy, pollution prevention, recycling). Environmental regulations for renewable energy. Environmental Impact Assessment, Environmental Evaluation, Monitoring and Compliance. Environmental Management systems and the Total management systems including the ISO 9001 and 14000 standards series. Environmental impacts of diverse energy sources (solar, wind, biomass, geothermal, ocean etc) including beneficial and adverse impacts. Big data analytics for energy and environmental management