Applying Renewable Energy: Small-Scale Systems Course

This renewable energy course is your training ground for 4 different technologies. You will study small-scale systems used for the provision of hot water or electricity in households or in remote rural areas without access to the electricity grid:

• Design and optimize small-scale solar systems for residential, commercial, and off-grid applications.
• Understand solar thermal technologies and their role in heating, energy efficiency, and sustainable energy supply.
• Gain practical knowledge in off-grid and grid-connected small-scale photovoltaic systems.
• Explore biogas technology and its applications for clean cooking, electricity generation, and waste management.
• Learn about small hydropower systems and their potential for decentralized, reliable renewable energy generation.

Additionally, each participant will 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

• Professionals seeking a clear understanding of renewable energy technologies
  
• Engineers & Technicians looking to refresh and enhance their technical expertise
  
• Project Developers & Entrepreneurs ready to implement renewable energy projects
  
• Academics & Renewable Energy Enthusiasts aiming to expand their knowledge in renewable energy training and apply practical solutions to real-world challenges
  
• Policymakers aiming to understand the role of small-scale renewable energy in energy access, rural electrification, and climate policies

• Duration: 6 months
• Study time: About 70 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: €525.00*

• Assess resources and suitability of sites for each technology
  
• Analyze the key components and working principles of small-scale renewable energy systems
  
• Roughly calculate system size and energy yield and determine crucial parameters
  
• Explain the principle functioning of each technology
  
• Compare and evaluate different small-scale solar systems and other small scale renewable energy technologies to determine the best fit for various energy needs