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Renewables Academy
RENAC
Catalogue of Services
Training, Education and Capacity Building
for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
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RENAC
Welcome to RENAC
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Welcome to RENAC
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Our Topics
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Face-to-Face Trainings, Market development events 8
Services for Individuals
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11 Trainings for Individuals
Open Trainings
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Green Energy Summer School
Renewables Academy Online (RENAC Online)
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Testimonials
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University Degrees
Global Production Engineering for New Energy Technologies (GPE NET)
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MBA Renewables
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Especialización en Energías Renovables 20
Services for Organisations and Industry
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Trainings for Organisations and Industry
Tailor-made Trainings
Renewables Academy Online (RENAC Online) Blended Learning
Capacity Building Services
Capacity Needs Assessment
Development of Curricula and Training Material
Train-the-Trainer Programmes
Turnkey Training Centres
Quality Assurance
Market Development and Consulting
Business Matchmaking
Consulting
Short-term Experts for International Missions
Sample Face-to-Face Trainings
Introduction to Renewable Energy Technologies Photovoltaics
Hybrid Systems
Solar Thermal
Small Hydro
Wind Energy
Bioenergy
Grid Integration of Renewables
Energy Efficiency
Combined Heat and Power
Financing
Tendering and Evaluation Selection of References
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RENAC
Welcome to RENAC
Energy through Education!
The rapid growth of renewable energy and energy efficiency markets worldwide has led to an increased demand
for expertise and qualifications throughout the industry,
engineering companies, financial institutions, project
development, grid operators, regulators, local administration and policy setting bodies.
As an international specialist for training and capacity
building on renewable energy and energy efficiency,
RENAC offers a broad range of educational services with a
strong practical and business demanded orientation. The
objective is to spread worldwide know-how in renewable
energy and energy efficiency, and to facilitate the international exchange of expertise and experience.
Furthermore, RENAC is very active in international business matchmaking and market development services.
Up to now RENAC trained more than 6,500 participants
from 145 countries.
Have a look at our catalogue to see whether the RENAC
services are of interest for you or your organisation.
Your RENAC Team
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RENAC
Our topics
RENAC specialises in training, capacity building and
market development support for renewable energy and
energy efficiency.
Bioenergy
To support the rapidly developing green energy markets,
RENAC educational services and training cover the whole
value chain.
Wind Energy
Training along the Value Chain
Repowering
Operation and
Maintenance
Photovoltaics
Solar Thermal
Transport and
Installation
Manufacturing
Hydro Power
Finance
Planning and
Design
Licensing
Energy Efficiency
Spatial
Planning
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Ressource
Assessment
Grid Integration of Renewable Energy
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RENAC
Face-to-Face Trainings
Public sector officials for
legal frameworks, regulation
and implementation:
Ministries
Market Development Events
Multipliers and development
organisations:
Development corporations
Energy agencies
Regulators
Local administrations
International financing institutions
NGOs
Private sector:
Project developers
System integrators
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Engineers and technicians
Investors
Financing institutions
Grid operators
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Capacity building and
dissemination sector:
Public and private training institutions
Vocational training institutions
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Universities
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Trainings for Individuals
Open Trainings
Services
for Individuals
If you are interested in learning about renewable energy
or energy efficiency, you can attend any of the Open
Trainings for individuals that take place at RENAC’s
Training Centre in Berlin.
The offering of Open Trainings is updated every year
based on market needs. Information about the latest
programmes can be found on RENAC´s website.
Duration: 2 ‒ 5 days
“An amazing blend of technical and solid practical knowledge”
Paul Hattle, Asian Development Bank, Ecuador/Austria,
Training on PV-Diesel Hybrid Systems to Reduce Diesel
Demand, 2016
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Green Energy Summer School
REnewables Academy Online
The Green Energy Summer School
(GESS) is an exceptional opportunity
to get an insight into renewable
energy and energy efficiency
technologies with participants from
around the world.
Whether you are new to renewable energy and energy
efficiency or if you would like to further specialise, RENAC
Online offers a variety of trainings that will suit your
needs.
Employing a blend of up-to-date
theoretical lecturers, state-of-the-art practical training
and field excursions, GESS makes learning not only
effective but also very exciting.
GESS lasts for three weeks. Each week is dedicated to a
different topic.
Week I: Overview of Renewable Energy Technologies
Week II: Grid-connected and Oﬀ -grid Photovoltaics
Week IIIa: Energy Efficiency in Industry and Buildings
Week IIIb: Introduction to Bioenergy
You can choose to attend one, two or three weeks. The
training offer is updated every year.
Duration: 5 days/week
Why register for a RENAC online training?
Extensive individual support via the course forum and
live lectures
Flexibility to study at any time and from any location
Small, comprehensive units of instruction
Self-evaluation tests
Video lectures
RENAC certificate
T he trainings are officially certified or in process of
certification by the Central Office for Distance Learning
(ZFU), the only public institution certifying online
trainings in Germany
Online Trainings from 50 to 200 hours study time
Ongoing training offer:
Two course intakes per year: 1st April and 1st October
Language: English/Spanish
“One of the best trainings
I have attended. The
programme, the instructors
and the atmosphere
were great. It was a great
experience. Thank you”
Bassem Chalak, Setraco
Group, Lebanon, Green Energy
Summer School, 2015
“The overall experience was amazing thanks to the
sufficient and creditable material, and the amazing effort
from RENAC staff”
Adel Osman, Egypt Power Group/Green Heights
International Schools, Egypt, Certified ReGrid® Online
Manager, 2016
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Duration: 6 months
Certified European e-Learning Manager
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RENAC
Testimonials
“The Especialización has a
great content. Not only is it
a theoretical and practical
tool, it is also a great life
experience. It is an excellent
opportunity”
Services
for Individuals
Felipe Alfaro Solís, Proyecto
Hidroelectrica Reventazón,
Costa Rica, Especialización en
Energías Renovables, 2016
University Degrees
„Especially with a large time difference, MBA Renewables
offers an innovative possibility to study at distance with
the feeling of being always
connected“
David Rau, Project Director,
Flux Solar Ltda., Chile, MBA
Renewables, 2014
“Overview of Energy Efficiency is a great programme to
understand energy efficiency
from different sectors, considering impacts on technology, global markets and society”
Karin Rosales, Alexander von Humbodt-Foundation, Peru,
Green Energy Summer School, 2015
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University Degrees
Global Production Engineering
for New Energy Technologies
The international Master of Science
Global Production Engineering for
New Energy Technologies (GPE NET)
enables you to become expert in a
specific renewable energy technology,
or to focus on the big picture, getting
an insight into different technologies
and their implementation fields.
GPE NET covers all aspects of the industrial value chain:
from product development and production, to the
planning, installation and operation of applications up to
financing, law and management. Hot topics such as grid
integration of renewable energy and hybrid systems are
also addressed.
This two-year programme takes place in Berlin and is
taught in English. Lecturers come from the academic and
private sector and hold vast experience in the renewable
energy industry.
This degree suits you if you:
Hold an engineering degree and would like to specialise in
renewable energy
In cooperation with:
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Degree
Master of Science
Location
Technical University and RENAC,
Berlin
Content
To be selected from the following
module groups:

Production
Engineering
Management
Intercultural communication
Special profile
Language
English
Admission
requirements
Bachelor of Engineering or
equivalent
TOEFL test or equivalent
One year professional experience
Excellent grades
Mandatory
Internship (minimum 9 weeks)
Master thesis (3 months)
Beginning
October, annually
Duration
4 semesters (2 years)
Application
deadline
From October to March, annually
Website
www.gpe-solar.de
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University degrees
MBA Renewables
MBA Renewables is the
first distance learning
MBA
programme worldwide
renewables
in English that offers the
opportunity to obtain the
Master of Administration (MBA) degree with a focus on
renewable energy and energy efficiency.
Degree
Master of Business Administration
(MBA) Renewables
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Language
English
Admission
requirements
University degree (210 CP)
Very good command of English
Previous economics or
engineering knowledge desirable
Are pursuing a management position in the renewable
energy and energy efficiency industry, public institutions
or finance sector.
Attendance in
Berlin
Oral master examination
Optional – two-week on-campus
time
Accreditation
FIBAA Quality Seal
Beginning
1st October, annually
Duration
5 semesters (2.5 years), parttime
Application
deadline
1st September, annually
Website
www.mba-renewables.de
The programme combines economic, technical, legal,
political and organisational knowledge tailored to the
specific needs of the renewable energy and energy
efficiency industries. Thanks to its holistic approach, you
will gain an overview of various technologies as well as an
understanding of international energy policies, supporting
mechanisms and their applications in the industry.
Technologies
Law and energy policy
Management and leadership skills
Marketing and project
management
Accounting and financing
“I had the strong will to work in renewables. Without
this MBA on my CV, I would not have had the chance to
change job”
Anna Katharina Meyer, Germany, MBA Renewables, 2014
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University Degrees
Especialización en Energías
Renovables
The one-year distance learning
programme Especialización en Energías
Renovables (Specialisation in Renewable
Energy) covers fundamental knowledge
on renewable energy technologies as
well as advanced knowledge on the
technical and economic aspects of
planning renewable energy projects.
Degree
Especialización
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Technology
Project development and
management
Financing
Legal framework
Language
Spanish
Admission
requirements
Academic degree
At least 1 year of profesional
experience
Good command of Spanish
Duration
One year
Especialización en Energías Renovables is entirely taught
in Spanish. The programme can be combined with an
optional practical week at the campus of the EARTH
University in Costa Rica. Beginning
1st September, annually
Application
deadline
15th August, annually
Website
www.renac.de/en/university-degrees/especializacion-en-energiasrenovables
Especialización
en Energías
Case studies range from small-scale
rural electrification projects through to Renovables
larger-scale grid-connected projects.
Electricity and heat generating technologies are covered.
The programme aims to provide with the understanding
and expertise that will put you in good stead to embark
on renewable energy installations.
Want to develop a career in the renewable energy
sector
Are professional in the public or private sector, or an
engineer, consultant, trader or entrepreneur
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Services for Organisations
and Industry
Trainings for Organisations and
Industry
Job requirements in the green energy markets are
complex and manifold. To ensure a company or
organisation success, employees need extensive skills and
up-to-date know-how. RENAC tailor-made trainings offer
the best way to meet participants’ training objectives:
Analysis of participants’ capacity needs
S election of training contents and methods according to
prior knowledge and needs
The most suitable trainers
Development of comprehensive materials with the
highest quality standards
Implementation of the training
Additionally, the training can be adjusted in duration and
depth, organised for groups of various sizes and adapted
to cover various technologies. Clients can determine
when and where the training takes places.
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Capacity Need
Assessment
Implementation
of the training
With the client RENAC puts
together tailor-made trainings
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REnewables Academy Online
Blended Learning
RENAC Online: Development of Tailormade Online Trainings
Blended Learning
For groups, RENAC offers customised online trainings with
flexible start-and end-dates. Also, RENAC supports other
institutions by developing suitable curricula and designing
comprehensive study material.
Languages: English, Spanish, French or Russian, among
other languages
Needs assessment
Target groups &
training needs
Rough concept
Learning objectives
& structures
Fine concept
Didactics &
detailed outline
Storyboard
Elaboration &
media production
RENAC can put together a combination of online and faceto-face trainings, offering participants the best of both
methodologies:
Services available:
Flexibility to balance the trainings with participants’
professional activities or personal situations
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reparatory materials available online to facilitate
participants of different backgrounds with the
knowledge acquired during the training sessions
Direct contact to professors and training participants
during the face-to-face sessions
Practical hands-on training and field trips to real
installations
Ongoing communication with RENAC staff and fellow
trainees through the e-learning platform
Training resources available online 24/7
Different examination options
Implementation
Programming
Roll out
Online
Training
Face-to-Face
Training
Online training
Blended
Learning
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RENAC’s Capacity Building Services (CBS) help training
institutions widen their scope of activities towards
renewable energy and/or energy efficiency. These services
can be booked individually or as a complete package.
Upon completion of the CBS, the partner institution will
have a training centre, locally adapted training schedules
and materials, a team of good trainers and a clear quality
assurance strategy.
A good understanding of each target group’s needs
is essential to offer suitable education programmes.
RENAC’s Capacity Assessment Services can be flexibly
applied to the different demands.
Services available:
Market research, including
both industrial and
educational aspects
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orkshops for Capacity
Needs Assessment
Knowledge evaluation of
participants
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evelopment of training
strategies
Recommendations and curricula development
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Capacity building Services
Development of Curricula and
Training Material
Train-the-Trainer Programmes
Implementing a new course programme in the fastchanging environment of renewable energy and energy
efficiency can be challenging and time-consuming work.
RENAC helps by taking over either single tasks or the
complete capacity building process. RENAC’s goal is to produce highly qualified trainers able
to undertake courses autonomously; and, if required, to
the standards set by accreditation bodies or professional
institutions. At the end of a seminar, participants will have
sufficient materials to allow them to develop their own
courses.
RENAC offers:
Well-composed and logically structured curricula
corresponding to learning targets and adapted to
different learning levels
Services available:
Review of existing training materials and development
of new materials for teachers or training participants
with comprehensive explanations, exercises, case
studies, images and graphics
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ssessment of future
trainers for Train-the-Trainer
seminars
Integration of local aspects
Definition of seminar related requirements
Definition of quality standards and exams
Recruitment of potential
lecturers
Design and development of
content and methodology
for Train-the-Trainer
seminars
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arrying out Train-theTrainer seminars
S upport during the first training courses using
experienced trainers (twinning programme)
Modules in a Train-the-Trainer seminar:
Technical training
Didactical and methodological training
Starter kit of exercises and additional tools for trainers
“The overall experience was great. The trainers were
professional, friendly, helpful and very knowledgeable.
The course material exceeded my personal objectives.
This course was definetely worth the time”
Train-the-Trainer participant, Jamaica, 2016
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Turnkey Training Centres
Quality assurance
Training with practical equipment plays a crucial role
in efficient teaching. RENAC offers turnkey Training
Centres with corresponding instructions and exercises for
advanced trainings. This is a highly customised service,
adapted to client requests, local needs, markets and
conditions.
High quality standards are crucial for the development
of green energy markets. This can only be achieved and
maintained when professionals in the sector are skilled
and reliable. RENAC’s quality refinement services assess
the level of know-how of students or employees and
improve it with suitable training concepts and measures.
Technologies:
Services available:
Solar thermal
Student assessment
Photovoltaics
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ssessment of course materials, course structures and
training equipment
Wind energy
Small hydro power
Bioenergy
Energy efficiency
Services available:
Train-the-Trainer update seminars
Update of training materials
Training Centre updates
Preparation and execution of exams (RENAC certificate)
Concept and design
Hardware set-up
Transportation and logistics
Installation and location
Development of specific exercises
Train-the-Trainer courses on the use of the equipment
Defines minimum
Job
Development of instructions
Passing qualifies
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Regular update of the training equipment
Trainee
Requires
suitable
programme
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Exam
Training
programme
Prepares for
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MARKET DEVELOPMENT AND CONSULTING
Business Matchmaking
RENAC offers business matchmaking activities in Germany
and abroad bringing together product and service
providers with potential clients.
Market Development and Consulting
Together with the international German Chambers of
Commerce, RENAC organises business trips abroad for
German companies.
RENAC information days in Germany give an overview on
international markets for German companies.
Also, RENAC offers delegations tours for interested
international stakeholders. These include visits to
manufacturers, renewable energy and energy efficiency
applications in operation, associations and research
institutes. The programmes are complemented with
networking events and training units.
Services available:
Travel organisation and support services
Lecturers on renewable energy and energy efficiency
Field trips
Preparatory readings
Business-to-business (B2B) meetings
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Consulting
Short-term Experts
RENAC offers consulting services in the field of renewable
energy and energy efficiency with a focus on technical,
legal, financial and strategic aspects.
RENAC supports technical and international development
cooperation organisations and projects with short-term
experts specialised in the implementation of renewable
energy and energy efficiency.
RENAC offers its consulting services to:
Governments, ministries or energy agencies on
effective and appropriate frameworks for renewable
energy and energy efficiency
RENAC’s short-term experts have:
Financing institutions on the evaluation of investment
opportunities and risks
Interest and ability to work internationally for
assignments with a duration from one week to several
months
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usinesses seeking either market intelligence, aid in
market entry or help with market positioning
E nterprises or individuals looking to expand their
businesses and needing assistance to build up internal
capacities
Development agencies on the development of national
or regional capacity building strategies and their implementation
Training institutions intending to integrate tarinings
on green energies into their
portfolio
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At least 5 years of practical experience in the respective
renewable energy technology and/or energy efficiency
Excellent language skills for the respective tasks
(English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Italian and
Russian, among others)
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rofound expertise in technical, managerial, political,
legal and financial aspects
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any national and international project and project
management references
Besides the short-term
experts abroad, we provide
an experience backstop
team located at our Berlin headquarters
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Sample Face-to-face Trainings
Renewable Energies
Sample Face-to-Face Trainings
Introduction to Renewable Energy
Technologies
Content:
Photovoltaics
Solar thermal technology for water heating
Solar assisted cooling, process heat and generation
Concentrating Solar Power (CSP)
Wind power
Bioenergy
Small hydro power
System design and sizing
Project assessment and
planning
Financing renewable energy
Learning objectives:
After the seminar, participants will be able to:
Assess the appropriateness of each technology for
different situations
Undertake initial system designs
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ommunicate with both technology suppliers and customers
Understand the latest renewable energy market trends
This training suits those who:
Are new to renewable energy sources and technologies
Would like to start a career in this exciting field
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Photovoltaics
Grid-tied and Off-grid Photovoltaics:
Technical Set-ups and Feasibility
Installation of Photovoltaic Systems
Content:
Introduction to photovoltaic (PV) systems
Overview on relevant photovoltaic (PV) applications
Review of the whole construction and installation process
Main components in and set-ups of typical grid-tied and
off-grid PV systems
Energy yields of various
system set-ups
Technical feasibility of PV
projects
Mounting and cabling of PV panels
String inverter mounting and cabling
DC and AC wiring (including protective devices), combiner box installation
Commissioning: testing, measuring and fault-finding
Investment and operation
costs
Installing and wiring monitoring systems
Electricity generation costs
PV-specific hazards and
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usiness cases and markets
for various grid-tied and offgrid PV applications
After the seminar, participants
will be able to:
Explain the components grid-tied and off-grid PV applications are composed of
Identify special requirements for the installation of
main PV system components
Assess their technical and economic feasibility
Instruct their workforce to carry out installation tasks in
the required quality
Illustrate the motivations for using PV systems in specific conditions
Identify relevant business cases for PV applications
under different conditions
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Pinpoint PV specific hazards and propose suitable
counter-measures
Plan and manage construction and maintenance tasks
efficiently
Need a comprehensive but concise overview on all
globally relevant PV applications
Will have to reliably evaluate PV applications in their
work
Train staff who are to carry out installation tasks
Responsibly supervise work teams on-site
Manage the construction of PV systems
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Photovoltaics
Fundamentals in Designing Grid-tied
Photovoltaic Systems
Advanced Design of Large-scale
Photovoltaic Systems
Content:
Content:
Solar resource assessment and site survey
Optimising design and layout of photovoltaic (PV)
power plants using cost-benefit analyses
Optimal system sizing to achieve maximum benefit for
the client
String inverter sizing
S election and sizing of
protective equipment and
other electrical components
Monitoring systems
Yield simulation with PVsyst
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os and don’ts during installation
E conomic project assessment
Correct cable, fuse and transformer dimensioning
(focus on AC side)
Requirements for medium voltage grid connection
(system certification)
Testing of the DC and AC side of a PV plant prior to
commissioning
Advanced monitoring concepts
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roject development and critical chain project management
Optimise the set-up and design of PV power plants
Size a photovoltaic (PV) system according to site conditions and client’s requirements
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ropose electrical layouts ensuring smooth, safe and
grid-compliant plant operation
S elect, size and match electrical components according
to best practice
Plan and accompany testing and commissioning procedures
Simulate the yield of a PV system using standard software
Discuss managerial project development and implementation strategies
Distinguish good from bad installation practice
Aim to become a grid-tied PV system designer
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ish to understand more deeply how a PV plant is set
up properly
Need to evaluate PV systems in more technical detail
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Advanced yield simulation using PVsyst
Need practically-oriented and more detailed know-how
in PV system design
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ave to understand how PV plants behave technically
during grid-parallel operation
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lready have experience in PV system design and want
to do the next step
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Photovoltaics
Small-scale Off-grid Potovoltaic Systems
for Engineers and Technicians
Content:
Applications
Components: solar panels, charge controllers, batteries,
inverters
System configurations (including water pumping
systems)
Site surveys: solar irradiation and shading
Energy efficiency considerations
System sizing
Operation and maintenance (O&M)
System installation: hands-on work with real
components
Evaluate components, system topologies and available
industry products
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ssess energy savings potential and calculate suitable
system sizes
Identify project risks and mitigation strategies
Install a simple off-grid system and perform some commissioning tasks
Are technically responsible for power generation
systems in rural areas
Want to integrate solar phovoltaic (PV) solutions into
their portfolio
Need to evaluate the technical potential of small-scale
off-grid PV systems
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Hybrid Systems
Rural Electrification Using PV-Diesel
Hybrid Systems
Large-scale PV-Diesel Hybrid Systems
Powering Mini-grids
Content:
Content:
Applications
Applications
Components
Dynamic energy flows
System sizing and simulation
Control strategy
Business case evaluation
System integration
Operation and maintenance
System simulation
Sustainable tendering
Business case evaluation
Socio-economic aspects
Analyse the dynamic energy flows in the system
Evaluate components, system topologies and available
industry products
Formulate the effect on mini-grid stability
Size and simulate systems
Simulate and optimise a PV-diesel hybrid system with
software tools
Identify technical and social risks and their mitigation
strategies
Calculate a business case for rural electrification
projects
Are responsible for power generation systems in rural
areas
Want to integrate solar hybrid solutions into their portfolio
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eed to evaluate the opportunities of PV-Diesel hybrid
systems with high solar shares
Calculate actual fuel savings of a hybrid system
Are responsible for power generation systems
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ant to integrate solar hybrid solutions into their portfolio
Need to evaluate the fuel saving potential of PV-Diesel
hybrid systems with low/medium solar share
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Solar thermal
Solar Thermal Systems for Hot Water
Provision
Large-scale Solar Thermal Systems
Content:
Introduction to solar thermal technology and applications
Introduction to solar
thermal technology and
applications
Analysis of solar resource
and site selection
Solar thermal system types
S olar thermal collectors and
other system components
System configurations (open/closed, direct/indirect)
Basic system design and system simulation using TSol
Practical installation, operation, maintenance
Controller operation
Project management and system economics
Understand different solar thermal system types
Perform simple design calculations for system sizing
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ommission and troubleshoot a forced circulation
system
Select system components and understand performance requirements
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ant to gain experience designing and installing small
solar thermal systems
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Content:
Solar radiation data retrieval and analysis
S olar thermal collector types and large-scale system
components
Large-scale system configurations
Large-scale system design
System simulation using
TSol
Practical installation and
operation considerations
Project management and
system economics
Understand advantages and disadvantages of different
solar thermal system types
Be able to design a large-scale solar thermal system
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ave hands-on experience with system commissioning
and fault-finding
Be able to perform an economic analysis of a largescale solar thermal installation
Are involved in household solar water heating projects
Have a technical background and wish to learn about
design and installation of large-scale solar thermal
systems
Are managing or training others in installation of small
solar thermal systems
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ish to develop/consult on/provide large-scale solar
thermal systems
Duration: 5 days
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Small Hydro Power
Testimonials
Small Hydro Power: Introduction to
System Design and Installation
“It was an amazing experience to learn the bankability
part of a renewable energy project”
Content:
Physics of hydro power
Head and flow assessment: desktop and on-site study
Required surveys, permits, licenses
Demand assessment (for off-grid applications)
S ystem design (for off-grid and/or grid-connection
applications)
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ivil engineering (intake, power canal, penstock, powerhouse, outfall)
E lectro-mechanical engineering (turbines, generators,
control system)
Energy yield assessment
Project management and system economics Learning objectives:
Carmen Serrano, Agency for Environmental Assessment
and Enforcement, Peru, CapREG Training, 2016
“I am responsible for conducting the real-time Tunisian
electrical system and I am responsible for the preparation
of a draft - Operation Code of electricity production from
renewable energy sources. - I admit that the knowledge
I have acquired through the ReGrid webinar and during
the seminar in Berlin has been of invaluable assistance in
carrying out this task”
Mongi Chammakhi, Chef Exploitation Dispatching National, Tunisia, ReGrid Training, 2012
“The training has opened my eyes to the potential of wind
resource research in Jamaica”
Tara-Sue Rhoden, University of Technlogy, Jamaica, Trainthe-Trainer, 2016
Use the tools for performing a basic site survey
Perform calculations for preliminary system design
S elect the most appropriate turbine and generator for a
given application
Predict the energy yield and perform the financial
analysis for a hydro scheme
Are interested in designing an installation of small
hydro schemes
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ant to learn about technical aspects of small hydro
installations
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ant to understand the important steps in small hydro
project development
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Wind energy
Applying Wind Power Onshore
Wind Power Economics Onshore
Content:
Content:
Wind resource measurement and assessment
Wind resource assessment in feasibility studies
Identification of areas most suitable for wind power
development
Risk assessment and risk sharing
Environmental aspects (noise, shadow, landscape)
Wind farm planning steps
Technology of grid-connected and off-grid wind power
(onshore)
CAPEX and OPEX
Energy yield calculation
Wind farm operation and maintenance (O&M)
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ind laboratory (exercises with grid-connected wind
turbine simulator and micro
wind turbines)
will be able to:
Understand the aerodynamics and the control
of a wind turbine
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alculate the annual energy yield and choose the right
wind turbine for their site
Identify areas most suitable for a wind farm development
Energy yield calculation
CAPEX and OPEX
Levelised cost of energy (LCOE)
Cash flow analysis
Internal rate of return and pay pack period
Identify the risk of wind power projects and propose
mitigation measures
Calculate a cash flow analysis for wind power
Calculate the LCOE of wind power
Benchmark CAPEX and OPEX of wind power
Are responsible for the financing of wind projects
Assess or develop wind farm projects at financing
or insurance institutions, project developers or
consultancies
Duration: 3 days
Would like to understand wind power technology
(participants do not need a technical or engineering
background)
Are employees of financing institutions, insurance
companies or consultancies
Duration: 3 days
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Bioenergy
Introduction to Bioenergy
Understanding Biogas Plants
Content:
Content:
Introduction to biogas, biomass and biofuel technologies
Technology review
Project phases and stakeholders, project management Anaerobic digestion
Legal aspects of plants
Quality management
Market development
Costs and project financing Classification of biogas plants Biogas feedstock
Energetic conversion of biogas
Digestate as fertilizer Technical developments
Development and feasibility assessment of biogas
projects
Framework conditions Promotional frameworks and mechanisms
Costs, profitability and
financing
Classify resources and technologies
Evaluate costs and benefits
Know the relevant steps
for an efficient project
management
Discuss legal frameworks
and support mechanisms
Are interested in expanding
their business to the field of
bioenergy
will be able to:
Know the characteristics of
biogas feedstock, biogas and
the digestate
Calculate the economic feasibility of a biogas project
Discuss legal requirements for biogas projects
Debate the relevant steps when planning and implementing a biogas plant
Need a starting point to understand the different
bioenergy branches
Are interested in learning about biogas plants
Are engineers or farmer
Work in public institutions or financing institutions
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Bioenergy
Solid Biomass
First and Second Generation of Biofuels
Content:
Content:
Resources
Resources
Processing: thermo-chemical conversion, pyrolysis,
gasification
Production of different
biofuels Biomass technologies: biomass heat and power plants,
biomass heating plants
Specifications of biofuels
Project planning and development
Project planning and development of biodiesel/bioethanol production projects
Construction and operation and maintenance (O&M) of
biomass heat and power plants
Economics and legal frameworks
Sustainability aspects
Classify the different resources of biomass as well as
different processing technologies
E valuate economic and
technical feasibility of biomass projects
Discuss legal requirements
Applications
Economics of biodiesel/
bioethanol projects
Second generation: resources, technologies and conversion
Market development and legal frameworks
Sustainability aspects and certification
Classify the different resources and processing technologies
D
ebate the advantages and
challenges when using biomass as an energy resource
Evaluate economic and technical feasibility of biodiesel
projects
Debate the advantages and challenges of energy plants
Are project developers or engineers who want to
expand their field of activities
Work in consultancies or financing institutions
Work for public authorities, ministries or (non)- and
governmental organisations
Discuss legal requirements
Are project developers or engineers who want to
expand their field of activities
Work in consultancies or financing institutions
Work for public authorities, ministries or (non)- and
governmental organisations
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Grid Integration of renewables
Management Aspects of Wind and
Photovoltaics Grid Integration
Technical Aspects of Wind and
Photovoltaic Grid Integration
Content:
Content:
Wind and photovoltaics (PV) feed-in time series
Photovoltaic (PV) and wind power inverter technology
Residual load approach for system planning and operation
Wind turbine generators types
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ind and PV short-term
power forecasts for system
operation
Frequency control
L oss of load probability and
reliable generation from
wind and PV
Positive and negative balancing power calculation
Grid integration strategy
implementation
Develop highly resolved time series for wind and PV
Understand the short-term wind and PV forecast and
the forecast error
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alculate the reliable wind and PV capacity with a probabilistic approach
Dimension the amount of balancing power taking into
account uncertainties of wind and PV as well as the
system reliability level
Plan and operate grid, work in energy service companies or for energy traders
Grid code for low, middle and high voltage grids
Reactive power and voltage control strategies
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onitoring and control of grid-connected generation
units
will be able to:
Understand inverter technology and wind turbine
generator behaviour
Understand grid code requirements for various voltage
levels
Plan and manage voltage
and frequency control
Monitor and control grid-connected wind and PV units
Are engineers (prerequisite)
Are responsible for technical aspects at grid operators,
grid system planners or energy service companies
Duration: 3 days
Are responsible for grid integration at regulators,
energy ministries, advisors or consultancies
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Energy Efficiency
Energy Efficiency in Industry and Commerce
Energy Efficiency in Industry and Buildings
Content:
Content:
Energy efficient cross-cutting technologies in industry
and commerce: cooling, heating, electricity
Introduction to energy efficiency (EE)
Energy efficiency (EE) and management: methodologies
and socio-economic effects
S tandards for energy management processes in the
industry: ISO 50001:2011
Energy auditing and monitoring
Energy management systems
Energy auditing and monitoring
Energy standards and efficiency solutions for buildings
Economics and economic evaluation
Energy efficient solutions for industry: cross-cutting
technologies
Energy efficient procurement and contracting
Economics and economic evaluation
Appraise which energy efficiency technologies make
sense for different demands
Understand the processes of energy management,
auditing and monitoring
Energy efficiency in service, business and commerce
Legal framework and instruments for EE in industry and
buildings
Evaluate the economics of different investments
Discuss energy efficiency solutions in the industry and
building sectors
Debate the advantages and challenges of investments
into energy efficiency
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nderstand the processes of data collection, energy
management, auditing and monitoring
Work as supply and maintenance engineers and
technicians
Assess the economics of different investments
Understand standards and legal frameworks promoting
energy efficiency
Are potential investors interested in energy efficiency
Are stakeholders from the public, private or finance
sector
Need an overview on energy efficiency technologies
and economics in different sectors
Support the dissemination and market development of
energy efficiency technologies
Are potential investors interested in energy efficiency
Are stakeholders from the public, private and finance
sector
Duration: 5 days
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Energy Efficiency
Energy Auditing for Buildings
Combined Heat and Power (CHP)
Content:
Content:
European Union directives, laws, ordinances, regulations and guidelines
Engines and turbines
Building certification and accreditation
Review of certification knowledge requirements
Extraction of heat and cold and integration into existing
systems
Energy efficiency (EE) buildings – the building envelope
Supply of heat, cold and electricity adapted to the
energy demand
Energy efficiency buildings –
building services
CHP in combination with renewable energy
Fuels and fuel related planning and safety aspects
Energy efficiency buildings –
electricity use
Technical design
Energy audits in buildings
Permissions, implementation and commissioning
E nergy investments and the
financial case
Energy management
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nderstand the regulatory framework on energy
efficiency for the building sector
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iscuss technical, commercial and legal aspects on
energy efficiency in buildings
Understand the process of energy auditing and
management
Assess the economics of different investments
Intend to become consultants or auditors on efficiency
for buildings
Are potential investors or project developers
Support the dissemination and market development of
energy efficiency in buildings
Economics and financing
Operation and maintenance (O&M)
Calculation tools and software
Understand the technology of CHP
Discuss the whole project development for CHP plants
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etermine CAPEXOPEX, assess key financial indicators
and risks
Debate the advantages and challenges of CHP power
plants
Work as engineers and project developers
Are interested in investing in energy efficiency
S upport the dissemination and market development of
CHP
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Financing
Tendering & Evaluation
Financing of Large-scale Photovoltaic and
Wind Power Plants
Tendering and Evaluation of Renewable
Energy Projects
Content:
Content:
Project life cycle and cost
analysis
Overview of typical Terms of Reference (ToRs)
Design and content of key
project contracts
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istinguishing between prohibitive and essential tender
conditions
Financial indicators
Resource estimation and
business case formulation
Assessment of project value
Project financing
Bankability assessments/due diligence
Risk and risk management instruments
Evaluate the bankability of PV projects
Discuss technical, commercial, legal and political risks
and risk mitigation schemes
Determine CAPEXOPEX, assess key financial indicators
and set up the financial structure of PV projects
D
ebate the advantages and challenges of PV power
plant economics
Objective evaluation criteria and their ranking
S ystematic assessment and correct interpretation of
technical information provided in proposals
Large-scale PV, wind and bioenergy technical / financial
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Analyse and optimise existing tender documents for
renewable energy technologies
Better evaluate especially the technical information in
proposals
Work in financial or legal departments in public institutions or private companies
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re responsible for the tendering processes in their
organisation
Conduct economic feasibility studies for PV projects
Are responsible for financing these projects
Want to integrate solar projects into their portfolio
Need to evaluate the risks and benefits of PV projects
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Selection
Selection of References
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Impressum
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