Distance Learning Modules – Basics of Grid Connected Solar Power and Wind Power

Introduction

Besides seminars held in Berlin the ReGrid program provides modules on the internet for distance learning. It consists of live seminars (webinars) and a self study section. After a general introduction to the contents and procedure of the distance learning course and its concept and the market development of wind and solar power (live webinars), students can study the online modules by themselves for three months. The modules cover the technical and economical basics of grid-connected wind power, photovoltaics (PV), concentrating solar power (CSP) and voltage/frequency control in energy systems. Participants have to solve exercises and answer questions (multiple choices). The distance learning course concludes with live webinars highlighting important aspects of wind, PV and CSP. Finally participants will receive a certificate from the Renewables Academy (RENAC).

Target Group

• The target group for the seminars are professionals in Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Libya and Tunisia who have the following engineering-technical or management responsibilities:
• Development and implantation of strategies to integrate large amounts of renewable power into the existing electricity supply system
• Design and operation of electricity systems, grid planning, development of grid codes and grid connection studies for renewables.
• Professionals working in the following institutions / companies: 
• Ministries and administrations
• Electricity provider/generators
• Transmission grid operators
• Distribution grid operators
• Energy service companies/utilities of the energy sector
• Companies/ organisations developing, implementing, running or financing renewable energy projects
• Financing institutions, law firms and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) interested in the topics of grid integration of renewables
• Persons who would like to attend the ReGrid-seminars in Berlin

Objective

• The distance learning modules will enhance the thorough understanding of the fastest growing power generation industries worldwide
• Participants learn technical and economical fundamentals of wind power, Photovoltaic (PV), Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) and how to integrate them successfully into the energy system
• Participants learn technical terms, as well as the most important physical and electro-technical fundamentals. They understand common concepts of and applications for renewable electricity generation and grid integration
• Persons who like to attend the ReGrid-seminars in Berlin should register for the distance learning modules, because the provided content is a prerequisite for these forthcoming seminars.

What are the dates and application deadlines?

Seminar Plan (Please click on graph for further details)

Language

• Introduction webinars will be held in English, in French and in Arabic (module: Web-Intro-En, Web-Intro-Fr and Web-Intro-Ar)
• Self study materials are available in English and in French (module: Web-Self-En and Web-Self-Fr)
• RENAC will provide online support in English
• Final webinars will be held in English and in French (module: Web-Final-En and Web-Final-Fr)

Requirements for Participants

• Participants should have a basic knowledge of electricity systems
• Participants should be willing to find solutions in a self-study distance learning course
• Participants have to register online or fill in the application form, sign its attachment and send both to RENAC.

Speakers

• Albrecht Tiedemann, RENAC
• Alberto Gallego, RENAC
• Jens Altevogt, RENAC
• Other senior experts (tbc)

Soft- and Hardware

Participants will be responsible for ensuring their internet access (access via standard browser).

Material and support

• Participants have access to online modules for about 3 months
• Live modules will be recorded and will be available until the end of the distance learning phase
• RENAC will support participants to answer/solve upcoming questions

Certificates and seminar evaluation

• Participants receive a RENAC-certificate for attendance
• Participants will get the chance to evaluate the quality of the seminar at the end of the distance learning phase

Property rights

All intellectual property used and distributed during the program exclusively belong to RENAC. The participants of the program are not entitled to reproduce, copy, alter, distribute, sell etc. materials, logos etc. belonging to RENAC.

*) Changes

RENAC might adapt the distance learning plan to new information about participants’ needs.