Applying Renewable Energy: Complete Overview Course
Get the big picture with this renewable energy course, covering seven key technologies—photovoltaic, solar thermal, wind, bioenergy, hydroelectric, CSP, and PV diesel-hybrid. This green energy introduction equips you with essential knowledge to make informed decisions for a sustainable future.Develop the Skills to Evaluate Renewable Energy Solutions
This renewable energy overview helps you analyze the feasibility of different green energy technologies in various scenarios. You will gain insights into technical considerations, cost factors, and environmental impacts, enabling you to identify the best solutions for different applications. The course presents complex concepts in a clear and engaging way. With a flexible online format, you can study at your own pace from anywhere, making it easy to fit learning into your schedule.
Each participant will also have access to short introductory courses on energy and electricity topics to learn or revise the basics. These courses are not mandatory, and will not be covered in the exam.
- Flexibility to study at any time and from any location
- Moderated discussion forum for students
- Contact with learning facilitators
- Be trained by certified e-learning instructors and experienced professionals
- Live lectures
- Multimedia learning materials
- Self-assessments
- Various assignments and final exam
- Certified by the Staatliche Zentralstelle für Fernunterricht – ZFU (German Authority for Distance Learning)
- Discounts for our alumni, group bookings, and multiple purchases
- RENAC certificate upon successful completion of the course
Photovoltaics:
- Applications and market development
- Solar radiation
- System components
- System configurations (grid-tied and off-grid)
- Introduction to system design and yield estimation
Wind power:
- Wind as a resource
- Physical basics of wind power
- Turbine elements
- Energy yield calculation
- Wind farm planning steps
Biogas:
- Benefits and potential
- Classification of biogas plants
- Components of industrial biogas plants
- Substrates for biogas generation
- Biogas energy conversion
- Digestate as fertilizer
- Planning and implementation of biogas plants
Solar thermal:
- Relevance of solar thermal
- How solar thermal works
- Different solar thermal system types and its components
- System sizing, installation and commissioning
- Operation and maintenance
- Economics
Small hydropower:
- Different types of hydro power plants
- Resource assessment
- Civil engineering components
- Electro-mechanical equipment
- Economics
Concentrated Solar Power (CSP):
- Potential
- Technologies
- Plant cooling
- Electricity storage
- Energy yield calculation
PV-diesel hybrid systems:
- Off-grid electricity supply by means of diesel-powered mini grids
- Hybridization with PV- and / or wind energy-systems
- Technology and components
- Parameters for system sizing
- Levelised cost of energy
- Professionals new to renewable energy – Gain a solid foundation
- Career changers and students – Build essential knowledge to explore new opportunities
- Policymakers and decision-makers – Understand the potential and limitations of different renewable energy sources
- Project developers and entrepreneurs – Identify the right technology mix for future projects
- Sustainability advocates – Strengthen your expertise to drive change
- Duration: 6 months
- Study time: About 100 hours
- Training language: English or Spanish
- Detailed course description: A detailed course description is available for download here.
- E-learning platform: Access the demo course on our e-learning platform.
- Price: €700.00*
- Evaluate renewable energy resources and assess site suitability for seven different technologies
- Identify and select the right components for each renewable energy system
- Estimate and analyze system size, energy yield, and key performance parameters
- Explain and understand the fundamental working principles of solar, wind, bioenergy and hydropower systems
Possible specialisations after successfully finishing this training:
Certified PV Professional