Renewable Energy Solutions

Short course

Distance

£ 540 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Short course

  • Level

    Beginner

  • Methodology

    Distance Learning

  • Duration

    2 Days

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Discover the advantages of zero carbon, low carbon energy sources and their applications. Suitable for: This course is aimed at managers, consultants, directors and personnel who need to make an informed decision on which renewable energy technology will meet their specific needs or the needs of their clients. Discover the advantages of zero carbon, low carbon energy sources and their applications.

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Distance Learning

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

There are no pre-requisites for enrolment as the course is taught at an entry level and builds up to more advanced topics on the subject area of each module. A reasonable standard of education is expected alongside a keen interest in renewable and sustainable energy, but otherwise we have no formal requirements for enrolment.

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Subjects

  • Renewable Energy
  • Renewable Energy Development
  • Renewable Solutions
  • Green Energy
  • Online training

Teachers and trainers (1)

Aymeric Girard

Aymeric Girard

Lecturer

Eur Ing Dr Aymeric Girard CEng MCIBSE's Summary - Passive design (passive solar heating/cooling, earth duct, stack effect, thermal mass) - Building energy modelling (energy demand, energy resource, low or zero carbon energy) - Material selection (footprint, cost, constructability, carbon and energy investment return) - Combination of renewable energy and appropriate selection (energy, economy, CO2) Specialties Renewable technologies design, conference speaker, clean energy implementation, simulation, cost planning

Course programme

The Renewable Energy Solutions course is aimed at personnel and consultants who need to make an informed decision on which renewable energy technology will meet their specific needs or the needs of their clients. Discover the advantages of zero carbon, low carbon energy sources and their applications.

Course programme:

  • Introduction of the module and overview of the different renewable technologies
  • Government incentive, climate change, energy, assessment (LEED, BREEAM, EPC)
  • Choosing the best renewable energy options
  • Benefits, applications and case studies for each technology:
  • Renewable Energy Technologies: Solar Geometry, Solar Chimneys, Solar Wall, Natural Ventilation, Passive Solar Heating House/ Design, Solar Water Heating, Photovoltaic, Wind Technology, Biomass Heating
  • Other Energy Saving Technologies: GSHP, UTES, Geometry, CHP, Tri Generation, Rainwater Harvesting, Fuel Cell, Earth duct: Canadian/Provencal Wheel, Light pipe
  • Review of each technology
  • Payback time considerations
  • Combining renewable energy technologies
  • Software available
  • Energy Storage
  • Conclusion

Renewable Energy Solutions

£ 540 VAT inc.