Applying Renewable Energy: Complete Overview

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Do you want to understand the big picture of renewable energy? Then take this training and learn the fundamentals of these seven technologies, their multiple uses, differences and what each one can achieve.

Technologies

Photovoltaics
Windpower
Biogas
Solar thermal
Small hydro power
Concentrated solar power (CSP)
PV-diesel hybrid systems

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.

Receive a reminder one week before the registration deadline.

After the online training, you will be able to:

Assess resources and suitability of sites for each technology
Decide which components are to be used for which purpose
Roughly calculate system size and energy yield and determine crucial paramerters
Explain the principle functioning of each technology

Upon successful finalisation of the training, you will receive a RENAC Certificate.

Possible specialisations after successfully finishing this training:

This training will suit those who:

Need an overview of renewable energy technologies
Would like to refresh technical knowledge
Want to make the first step towards implementing renewable energy projects

Duration: 6 months

Study time: About 100 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: €760,00* (with 10% early bird discount)

Contact

Raquel Cascales
E-Learning and Blended Learning
Tel: +49 (0)30 58 70870 46
Email: onlineacademy[at]renac.de

*incl 19 % of German VAT

Additional Information

Applying Renewable Energy: Complete Overview

Highlights

Flexibility to study at any time and from any location
RENAC content expert and learning platform technical support
Moderated discussion forum for students
Live lectures
Multimedia learning materials
Self-assessments, assignments and final exam
Certified by the Staatliche Zentralstelle für Fernunterricht - ZFU (German Authority for Distance Learning)
RENAC certificate upon successful finalisation of the programme
We offer discounts for our alumni, group bookings, and multiple purchases. Contact us for further details.

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Contact

Raquel Cascales
Project Director E-Learning and Blended Learning
Tel: +49 (0)30 58 70870 46
Email: onlineacademy[at]renac.de

Available dates & times

Next Date	Type of training	Language	Registration deadline	Price €	VAT Info	Early bird €	Price €*	Valid until
01.10.22 - 31.03.23	Online	EN	10.10.2022	760,01* 638,66	19% VAT: private customers resident in the EU, companies/ public organisations and NGOs in Germany No VAT: private customers resident outside the EU, companies/ public organisations and NGOs outside Germany		760,01* 638,66
01.04.23 - 30.09.23	Online	EN	10.04.2023	760,01* 638,66	19% VAT: private customers resident in the EU, companies/ public organisations and NGOs in Germany No VAT: private customers resident outside the EU, companies/ public organisations and NGOs outside Germany	684,00* 574,79	684,00* 574,79	20.02.2023
01.10.23 - 31.03.24	Online	EN	10.10.2023	760,01* 638,66	19% VAT: private customers resident in the EU, companies/ public organisations and NGOs in Germany No VAT: private customers resident outside the EU, companies/ public organisations and NGOs outside Germany	684,00* 574,79	684,00* 574,79	20.08.2023

* including 19 % of German VAT

Lecturers

Lars Koerner, RENAC

Current position:

Lars Koerner is the head of the Solar Energy/Energy Efficiency/Rural Electrification department at Renewables Academy (RENAC) AG. Lars joined RENAC in 2014. Throughout his time there, he has coordinated and conducted international training sessions and train-the-trainer programmes primarily in the field of solar energy systems. He has also designed, equipped, and installed several training centres. He specialises in off-grid systems and PV-Diesel-Hybrid system (mini-grids) for rural electrification or C&I applications.

Professional experience:
Before joining RENAC, Lars gained several years of experience as project engineer and senior product manager at SolarWorld AG. There he engineered and managed several rural electrification projects. His experience in the area of solar energy spans further through his work at the German Aerospace Center (DLR) in Almeria, Spain and at Fraunhofer ISE in Freiburg, Germany. He is an expert in sizing and simulation of solar energy systems as well as the co-author of the off-grid systems chapter in Planning and installing photovoltaic systems: a guide for installers, architects and engineers (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Sonnenenergie (DGS), 2013).

Education:
Lars holds an engineering diploma in Environmental Engineering / Renewable Energies and is also a state-licensed electrician.

Testimonials

"I cant say more than it was perfect in every aspect."

Fajer AlAjmi, Applying Renewable Energy - Complete Overview, 2020

"It was very good."

Asma Alsallal, Applying Renewable Energy - Complete Overview, 2020

"That online training, for me, was a professional starting point to enter the world of Renewable Energy. (…) I am starting also to scan a master thesis in that domain because I am intending to change my career. The online training gave me also the chance to submit my CV in corporations working in the domain of the renewable energy."

Gehane Attalla, New Markets Developer, Egypt, Applying Renewable Energy - Complete Overview, 2018

"Very informative and interesting courseware backed by excellent support from team of experts who are always available and ready with answers to our questions. The exercises at the end of chapters make sure you have grasped the essentials . Superb experience at virtual learning classes. I feel I did the right thing by joining Renac’s online course. Amazing learning experience from RENAC!"

Sameer Mehta, Deputy General Manager, India, Applying Renewable Energy, 2018

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