GESS I: Introduction to Renewable Energy Technologies Course
Understand renewable energy technologies: Explore solar, wind, and biomass resources, assess their global applications, and discover strategies for integrating renewables into the grid — now including an introduction to hydrogen.Over the past ten years, the various benefits renewable energy (RE) technologies have increasingly captivated the interest of the international community. Understanding the availability and accessibility of renewable energy resources is crucial for the usage of the technologies that harness them. This course takes participants through different renewable energy resources (sun, wind, and water) and focuses on existing commercially viable renewable energy technologies. Their suitability for different situations and in different parts of the world is evaluated. With this course, learners are introduced to different measures for integrating RE electricity sources into the grid. For the first time this year, this course will incorporate an introduction to hydrogen session, focused on hydrogen as an emerging energy technology.
- Assessment of knowledge acquisition
- Qualified trainer with extensive industry experience
- Theoretical lectures, discussions, and group work
- State-of-the-art practical training (calculations, hands-on exercises)
- Use of technology-specific, self-build practical training rigs
- Informative and engaging site visit or field trip with inspections of power plants and buildings
- Discounts for our alumni, group bookings, and multiple purchases
- RENAC certificate upon successful completion of the course.
- Renewable energy status and market development
- Fundamentals of energy and solar radiation
- Photovoltaics (off-grid, grid-tied)
- Bioenergy (solid biomass, biogas, biofuels)
- Wind energy technology and project development
- Grid integration of renewable energy sources
- Introduction to hydrogen
- Individuals entering the renewable energy sector
- Engineers and technical staff seeking an overview of key technologies
- Project managers and planners in energy or infrastructure
- Decision makers and referees from utilities, municipalities and NGOs
- Students and graduates exploring career paths in sustainable energy
- Anyone with a strong interest in the practical use of renewables worldwide
Qualification Level:
No pre-requisites
- Duration: 5 days
- Start Date: 25August 2025
- End Date: 29 August 2025
- Structure: 3 days covering theory, 1.5 days of practical hands-on exercises, and half-day site visit
- Course Location: RENAC`s Training Centre Berlin, Germany
- Certificate Awarded: Certificate of attendance from RENAC
- Training Course Language: English
- Price: €1,800*
- Develop a solid understanding of commercially viable renewable energy technologies and their economic relevance in both urban and rural settings
- Identify and compare different renewable energy sources and their applications for electricity, heating, and cooling
- Understand the design, components, and functionality of various renewable energy systems
- Evaluate the suitability of different technologies for specific geographic or sectoral needs
- Conduct initial system design and sizing exercises
- Analyze global renewable energy markets and identify current trends
- Recognize key market segments and technology applications within the renewable energy sector
- Communicate confidently with technology providers, clients, and stakeholders
- Gain insights from peer experiences and exchange ideas through global networking and group discussions