Certified Renewable Energy Project Developer: Solar Thermal Online Programme Course

Solar thermal technology plays a crucial role in reducing reliance on fossil fuels and improving energy efficiency. However, understanding its technical, financial, and regulatory aspects is essential for successful project development. Our solar thermal training course provides a comprehensive, practice-oriented approach to mastering solar thermal project planning and implementation.

What You Will Learn

This solar thermal training course provides a comprehensive understanding of solar heating technologies, covering everything from fundamental principles to advanced system planning. The programme is structured into three key areas:

Introductory Courses – Build Your Foundation

Participants gain access to optional introductory courses on energy and electricity basics, allowing them to learn or refresh essential knowledge before diving into solar thermal concepts. These courses are not mandatory and are not included in the final exam.

Financing and Policy – Master Solar Thermal Economics & Policy

The core section of this solar energy course focuses on the financial and policy aspects of solar thermal systems, equipping participants with the expertise to assess feasibility, evaluate investment opportunities, and navigate regulations. These courses are mandatory and part of the final exam:

• Renewable Energy Feasibility Assessment & Investment Valuation – Learn how to determine the viability and profitability of solar thermal projects.
  
• Policy Frameworks for Renewable Energy Power Generation – Understand key regulations and incentives shaping solar thermal adoption.
  
• Renewable Energy Project Finance – Gain insights into financing models and risk assessment for solar thermal investment
  
• Solar Thermal Technology – Plan, Implement and Operate Solar Heating Solutions

The solar thermal training section offers a specialization in solar heating system design and planning. The elective section includes:

• Explore solar thermal technology and applications. Understand system types, design considerations, and market potential.
  
• In the course on planning large-scale solar thermal systems, participants get equipped with the skills to develop and manage solar heating projects for industrial and commercial applications.
  

By completing this solar thermal training, participants will gain the knowledge and skills to design, implement, and finance solar heating systems, supporting the transition to sustainable and energy-efficient solutions.

• 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

• Duration: 6 months
• Study time: About 130 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: €1,100.00*

• Conduct feasibility assessments
  
• Calculate key economic parameters
  
• Optimize financing strategies
  
• Prepare data for bankability assessment
  
• Navigate permitting & legal frameworks
  
• Evaluate market conditions
  
• Define the steps from planning to O&M
  
• Apply best practices for implementation
  
• Ensure efficient operation and maintenance of solar thermal systems