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Our Solar Power
Training Courses

The global shift to renewable energy is accelerating—and solar power is leading the way. Whether you’re a project developer, engineer, investor, an energy professional or a newcomer, RENAC’s expert-led solar courses equip you with the technical expertise, financial acumen, and hands-on skills to design, manage, and finance successful solar projects.

Our comprehensive online solar training covers guide you through every critical step:

You will learn how to manage PV installations for top performance, design solar plants from scratch, connect them to the grid seamlessly, finance projects like a pro and handle permits and regulations with ease.

Earn your solar certification and master the skills to design, optimize, and execute successfully solar projects – anywhere in the world.

Explore our solar energy training courses and power your future in renewable energy!

Learning with RENAC

Since 2008, over 38,000 participants from more than 170 countries have studied with us. Here are some of the reasons why professionals worldwide chose RENAC’s solar energy courses online:

State-approved training – Our extensive programmes meet Germany’s rigorous ZFU standards for distance learning, ensuring top-tier education
Real-world focus – Apply your knowledge through case studies and interactive exercises
Expert-led instruction – Learn from solar professionals with global experience in PV management and plant design
Flexible & online – Study at your own pace, with live sessions and expert support included
Career-boosting skills – Gain the technical and financial expertise employers demand in the solar sector
Alumni network – stay in touch with renewable energy enthusiasts worldwide

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Our Expertise

Bioenergy

In a world of finite resources, biomass-derived energy is essential for future energy systems. RENAC’s experts in biogas, wood biomass, and CHP provide practical training and consulting worldwide, integrating bioenergy topics into both online and in-person courses.

Hydrogen & PtX

Hydrogen and Power-to-X are key to decarbonizing sectors like steel, transport, and chemicals in a low-carbon economy. RENAC’s experts offer regularly updated online and in-person courses. These equip professionals with essential knowledge and skills for success in this dynamic field.

Hydropower

Hydropower combines reliability with flexibility, generating electricity through flowing water while supporting integrated resource management. RENAC offers professional development courses on small hydropower systems in online, in-person, and hybrid formats.

Photovoltaics

Solar PV is the fastest-growing renewable power source and a cornerstone of the energy transition. RENAC offers training and consulting for PV systems at every scale—from utility plants to off-grid solutions—through practical, international online and in-person courses.

Solar thermal

Harnessing sunlight for heat is highly efficient, with applications from water heating to industrial processes. RENAC combines technical, business, and policy expertise to provide hands-on training that blends theory with practical skills for career advancement.

Storage

Energy storage balances power systems and drives the energy transition. RENAC covers batteries, hydrogen, and pumped hydro in expert-led courses, delivering the latest know-how on both mature and emerging storage technologies.

Wind energy

Modern wind turbines are powering global renewable growth. RENAC trains professionals and supported organizations in onshore and offshore wind, helping them maximize efficiency and harness wind potential worldwide.

Economics & finance

Financing green energy projects can be complex, with limited funds and skill gaps. RENAC trains project developers, investors, and financiers to navigate funding options, evaluate requests, and seize opportunities in the fast-growing renewable sector.

E-mobility

Electric mobility is transforming transport and energy systems globally. RENAC offers training on EV technologies, charging infrastructure, and integration into smart grids, empowering professionals to drive sustainable mobility solutions.

Energy efficiency

The most cost-effective way to cut emissions is by using energy smarter. RENAC delivers training on project development, cost optimization, auditing, and policy design. We equip professionals to boost efficiency in buildings and industry, major global energy consumers.

Political & legal

Renewable energy thrives where policies and regulations are clear. RENAC trains professionals to navigate legislation, incentives, and compliance frameworks, empowering them to advance projects successfully across global markets.

Power system planning

Integrating variable renewable energy into grids requires careful planning and up-to-date expertise. RENAC’s courses cover proven technologies, planning methods, and best practices, giving professionals the tools to ensure secure and sustainable power systems.

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Our Solar Courses and Training

Online Course

Certified Renewable Energy Project Developer: Photovoltaics

Duration		6 months
Study time		About 130 hours
Dates		01/10/2026
		5 live sessions and optional intro courses

Online Course

Certified Renewable Energy Project Developer: PV-Diesel Hybrid Systems

Duration		6 months
Study time		About 130 hours
Dates		01/10/2026
		5 live sessions and optional intro courses

Online Course

Certified Renewable Energy Project Developer: Solar Thermal

Duration		6 months
Study time		About 130 hours
Dates		01/10/2026
		4 live sessions and optional intro courses

Online Course

Applying Renewable Energy: Solar Technologies

Duration		6 months
Study time		About 70 hours
Dates		01/10/2026
		3 live sessions and optional intro courses

Online Course

Applying Renewable Energy: Small-Scale Systems

Duration		6 months
Study time		About 70 hours
Dates		01/10/2026
		2 live sessions and optional intro courses

Online Course

Applying Renewable Energy: Large-Scale Systems

Duration		6 months
Study time		About 60 hours
Dates		01/10/2026
		2 live sessions and optional intro courses

Virtual Classroom

Actors in a Large-Scale PV Project

Duration		15:00 - 16:00 CEST
Study time		1 hour
Dates		18/06/2026

Virtual Classroom

Life-cycle and value chain of PV projects

Duration		15:00 - 16:00 CEST
Study time		1 hour
Dates		22/10/2026

Online Course

Mini-Grids for Energy Access: Design, Development and Operation

Duration		2 months
Study time		About 30 hours
Dates		Start anytime

Online Course

Solar Heat for Industrial Processes (SHIP)

Duration		2 months
Study time		About 15 hours
Dates

Online Course

The Integration Costs of Wind and Solar Power

Duration		2 months
Study time		About 12 hours
Dates		Start anytime

Three Courses. One Structured Learning Journey.

Online Course

Renewable Energy Project Finance

Duration		2 months
Study time		About 30 hours
Dates		Start anytime
	240.34 €

Online Course

Applying Green Energy Finance: Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency

Duration		6 months
Study time		About 120 hours
Dates		01/10/2026
		3 live sessions and optional intro courses
	Original price was: 1,100.00 €.Current price is: 990.00 €.

Blended Learning

Green Energy Finance Specialist (GEFS)

Duration		6 months
Study time		About 305 hours
Dates		01/10/2026
		Field trip and 3-day in-person seminar (optional)
	Original price was: 3,200.00 €.Current price is: 2,880.00 €.

Take your expertise to the next level with these 4 green finance courses—each designed to build on the last.

Here’s how you can save while you learn:

Start with any of these 4 courses and contact us to receive a voucher discount for the next one.
Use your voucher to reduce the cost of the following course in the series.
Progress through all 4 and maximise your savings while gaining specialised knowledge in sustainable finance.

Note: This offer is exclusive to these 4 courses—enrol today and start saving!

How it works: After studying Renewable Energy Project Finance, receive a voucher valid for 293.21 euros and pay only 1,048.79 euros to study Applying Green Energy Finance.

Customised Courses
To Meet Your
Organisation’s Needs

Develop expertise in your teams across all renewable technologies. Every programme can be customised to meet the unique challenges facing your business.

Online Training
Planning large-scale PV grid-connected systems

Utility-scale PV projects require structured planning and technical excellence. This course enables companies and organisations to build internal expertise across the full PV project lifecycle — from development and permitting to construction supervision and long-term operation of grid-connected PV plants.

Key Skills Gained

After completion of this course, participants will be able to:

Define and explain the required components of the PV power plant
Describe the contracts, studies and permissions required for PV project development
Present all necessary steps from planning to operation and maintenance
Assess and supervise the implementation of a large-scale PV power plant

Ideal for

People who are working in the energy sector, engineers, installers, project developers

Core Topics

Project mission
Main system components
Project development
Project planning
Construction and installation
PV plant operation

Online Training

Duration		Ca. 2-3 weeks
Study time		20 hours
Price		on request
Course ID	#0205
Expertises	Photovoltaics

Tags

construction / installation / operation and maintenance / planning / project development / system components

Interested in this or another training solution?
Lets find the right approach for your organisation.

Rayk Albrecht

Head of International Business Development and Sales

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Online Training
Introduction to renewable energy projects

This course will equip your team to make informed decisions across the full project lifecycle of renewable energy projects. Participants gain an understanding of the strategic dimensions to enable them to assess projects properly.

Key Skills Gained

After completion of this course, participants will be able to:

Illustrate the steps and tasks of a project life-cycle of RE projects
Compare different public and private perspectives onto RE projects
Assess project attractiveness with standard methods

Ideal for

People who aim to develop renewable energy projects
People who want to understand the life-cycle and development steps of renewable energy projects

Core Topics

Renewable energy projects
Financial aspects of RE projects
Non-financial aspects of RE projects

Online Training

Duration		Ca. 1-2 weeks
Study time		10 hours
Price		on request
Course ID	#1201
Expertises	Energy efficiency / Overview

Tags

characteristics of RE projects / externalities / financial aspects / life cycle / non- financial aspects

Interested in this or another training solution?
Lets find the right approach for your organisation.

Rayk Albrecht

Head of International Business Development and Sales

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In-person training
Wind power project development

Develop the expertise to review and optimise all steps of a wind power project. From micro-siting and technical specifications to O&M and data-driven performance enhancement, participants can ensure successful project delivery.

Key Skills Gained

After the seminar participants will be able to

After the seminar participants will be able to
Understand wind resource assessment and discuss the factors relevant for micro-siting of turbines
Name key considerations in designing wind farm layouts
Enumerate key technical specifications for wind turbines, towers, and BoP components
Explain the main areas of evaluation for suppliers and service providers for maintenance contracts, and describe the evaluation process
Describe system-level fault diagnostics and explain why it matters during testing and commissioning
Describe the scope of testing and commissioning and explain different types of tests conducted
List typical content of O&M manuals and discuss how to ensure effective transfer of O&M manuals through training measures
Enumerate structured data reporting processes for wind parks, explain how to leverage data for performance optimisation, while ensuring data security

Ideal for

Professionals and decisionmakers in wind energy project development and planning, public policy, infrastructure planning, and finance with a focus on wind energy

Core Topics

Conducting wind resource assessments and micro-siting of turbines
Designing wind farm layouts, including turbine placement and electrical interconnection
Analysing wind energy yield using tools like WindPro or WAsP
Ensuring compliance with international standards
Preparing technical specifications for wind turbines, towers, and Balance-of-Plant (BoP) components
Evaluating suppliers and service providers for maintenance contracts
Structuring contracts for long-term turbine performance guarantees
Validating turbine power curves and grid compliance
Conducting system-level fault diagnostics and corrective actions
Ensuring seamless grid integration and power evacuation
Testing & Commissionning process
Compiling and Transferring O&M Manuals
Training Staff on Turbine Operations and Monitoring
Establishing Data Reporting and Analysis Protocols

In-person training

Duration		5 days
Study time		hours
Price		on request
Course ID	#25-482
Expertises	Wind energy

Tags

economics / project development / project finance / project management / technology / wind energy / wind farm

Interested in this or another training solution?
Lets find the right approach for your organisation.

Rayk Albrecht

Head of International Business Development and Sales

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In-person training
Climate Finance Training

Learn to assess and develop climate finance solutions for SMEs. Participants gain hands-on skills to evaluate project bankability, understand market potential, and create actionable roadmaps for green finance implementation.

Key Skills Gained

After completing this online course, participants will be able to:

Examine market opportunities for Financial Institutions in climate SME finance (market potential, investment types, etc.)
Differentiate between climate SME finance and traditional SME finance
Explain the components, standards, and milestones of developing a sustainable banking model
Recognize climate finance actors and the enabling environment for setting up green finance in banks
Evaluate the bankability of climate smart SME projects (CSA and RE) using practical examples (case studies)
Provide you with a roadmap for developing green finance in your bank
Describe applicable success stories in climate finance

Ideal for

Financial Institutions
SMEs

Core Topics

Climate Change and Climate-Smart SMEs
Financing Climate-Smart SMEs
Green SME Case Study

In-person training

Duration		1-2 days
Study time		hours
Price		on request
Course ID	#23-348
Expertises	Economics & Finance

Tags

climate finance overview / climate performance assessment / finance / project finance

Interested in this or another training solution?
Lets find the right approach for your organisation.

Rayk Albrecht

Head of International Business Development and Sales

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Global Reach

RENAC is one of the pioneers in renewable energy finance training: Founded in 2008, RENAC was one of the first institutions worldwide to specialise in capacity building for renewable energy and climate finance. Key achievements include training bankers and project developers in Africa and Asia on solar, wind, and project finance, supporting green energy initiatives in Latin America, and designing policy frameworks and ESG programmes for European banks and municipalities.

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Proven Expertise

Our finance-focused courses are designed to bridge the gap between technical knowledge and financial viability, ensuring that projects are bankable, sustainable and impactful. We work together with experienced lecturers, covering key topics such as project finance, sustainable finance and green investments and policy and regulatory frameworks.

Trusted by International Organisations

RENAC collaborates with leading institutions such as: World Bank, UN, Central Banks, European Commission, and ADB, delivering high-impact tailor-made training programmes. We are an accredited training provider for the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and other climate finance mechanisms.

Testimonials

Green Energy Finance Specialist

I participated in the course because as a project engineer and technical consultant in the renewable energy sector, I wanted to understand the bigger picture from an investor’s perspective, as these are usually the clients of the company I’m working at. The course helped me understand their needs regarding project finance in a more holistic view

Jennifer Buchner

2024

Applying Green Energy Finance

My interest in the course was due to a need to acquire credit analysis skills in climate finance given the current global trend in environmental sustainability.
The curriculum provides in-depth training on the subject matter, with live examples from different jurisdictions. It also improved my credit assessment technical skills.
I recommend the programme to anyone interested in a global view of climate financing.

Franklin Eseagwu

Family Homes Funds Limited, Nigeria, 2024

Renewable Energy Project Finance

First of all, the course material was readily available on the platform, allowing me to progress at my own pace. The platform itself was user-friendly and well-organized.
I particularly enjoyed the quizzes at the end of each section, as they provided a great recap of the content.
I highly recommend this course to anyone looking for a short yet comprehensive introduction to the subject.

Omid Kokabee

Polat, Türkiye, 2025

Renewable Energy Project Finance

I participated in the course to deepen my understanding of the financial aspects of renewable energy projects. One of the most insightful aspects of the course was gaining practical knowledge on structuring project finance and evaluating risks.
This experience has significantly enhanced my ability to assess project feasibility & structure investment models.
I highly recommend RENAC to professionals in the renewable energy sector.

Rakiswinde Gerald Warme

Aptech Africa, Burkina Faso, 2025

Power Purchase Agreements

The RENAC course was exceptionally well-structured, comprehensive, and practical. The balance between theoretical concepts and real-world case studies made it highly relevant for today’s dynamic power markets. RENAC’s clarity in explaining complex structures like virtual PPAs, collars, and credit risk mitigation was especially impressive. I highly recommend this course to professionals involved in energy markets, project finance, or renewable energy development.

Rahul Sajith Pillai

Ulster University, United Kingdom, 2025

Renewable Energy Classes: In-person, Blended Learning or Online

From our training centre in Berlin, we deliver green energy learning experiences, both online and hands-on, with a focus on real-world application and global relevance.

In-person sustainable energy training

Our Green Energy Summer School takes place once a year at our Renewable Energy Training Centre in the heart of Berlin. As well as an introduction to renewable energy, we set different focus points each year according to recent developments in energy technology.

Blended learning for renewable energy

Some of our green energy training courses comprise an online and an in-person element. For example, participants of the Green Energy Finance Training course can attend a one-week renewable energy class in Berlin after completing the six-month online training programme.

Renewable Energy Degrees

In cooperation with universities, we offer qualified renewable energy degree programmes in which students can acquire an MBM Green Finance or an MBA Renewables while on the job or full-time. We work hand-in-hand with universities, associations, and institutions, and develop our content in collaboration with leading industry experts. From our training centre in Berlin, we deliver both online and hands-on learning experiences – always with a focus on real-world application and global relevance.

About RENAC: Advancing the
Energy Transition through
Renewable Energy Training

The Renewables Academy (RENAC) AG is a globally recognized provider of clean energy education and professional training. We offer a wide range of green energy training programmes, online energy courses, renewable energy degrees, and professional certification options for individuals and organizations worldwide. Our mission is to empower the global energy transition by equipping professionals with practical knowledge and skills in solar, wind, grid integration, hydrogen, storage, energy finance, and more.

Our motto “Energy through education” guides us in everything we do.

At RENAC (Renewables Academy), we empower professionals and institutions around the world with the knowledge needed to drive the energy transition. Since 2008, we’ve been offering specialised training and knowledge services in renewable energy and energy efficiency.
Our Online Academy features nearly 40 self-paced courses covering solar energy, wind power, green hydrogen, and more. We also design tailored training programmes for public and private sector clients across the globe.

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Our Solar Courses and Training

Three Courses. One Structured Learning Journey.

Customised Courses To Meet Your Organisation’s Needs

Online TrainingPlanning large-scale PV grid-connected systems

Key Skills Gained

Ideal for

Core Topics

Online TrainingIntroduction to renewable energy projects

Key Skills Gained

Ideal for

Core Topics

In-person trainingWind power project development

Key Skills Gained

Ideal for

Core Topics

In-person trainingClimate Finance Training

Key Skills Gained

Ideal for

Core Topics

Trusted by leading organizations. See who’s chosen our solar training courses.

Global Reach

Proven Expertise

Trusted by International Organisations

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Renewable Energy Classes: In-person, Blended Learning or Online

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