15 Topics
10 Days
Programme Overview
Training Description
Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for;
1. Energy Engineers and Consultants
2. Project Managers in renewables development
3. Financial Analysts specializing in green investments
4. Utility Company planning and operations staff
5. Government Regulators and Policy Makers
6. Environmental and Sustainability Officers
Session Objectives
- Master core renewable energy technologies.
- Conduct thorough economic feasibility studies.
- Design systems for grid integration and stability.
- Navigate regulatory and policy frameworks.
- Develop expertise in energy storage solutions.
About the Course
This specialization program is designed to deliver a rigorous, practical, and up-to-date understanding of the core renewable energy technologies and the strategic planning required for large-scale integration. It covers the technical principles of solar photovoltaics (PV), wind energy, and energy storage, alongside the critical financial and regulatory frameworks governing their deployment. Participants will gain the ability to conduct detailed site assessments, perform economic feasibility studies (Levelized Cost of Energy - LCOE), and master the technical challenges of grid interconnection and intermittency. The curriculum emphasizes real-world project development, equipping graduates to lead the transition to a sustainable, low-carbon energy future.
Curriculum & Topics
15 Topics | 10 Days
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Subtopic 1.1:
The global energy landscape and the case for renewables
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Subtopic 1.2:
The key drivers of the energy transition
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Subtopic 1.3:
The different types of renewable energy sources
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Subtopic 1.4:
The concept of the Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE)
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Subtopic 1.5:
An overview of the renewable energy value chain
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Subtopic 2.1:
The science of solar PV
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Subtopic 2.2:
Components of a solar PV system: panels, inverters, mounting
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Subtopic 2.3:
On-grid vs. off-grid system design
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Subtopic 2.4:
The economics of solar PV
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Subtopic 2.5:
The role of a clear and focused research question
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Subtopic 3.1:
The physics of wind power
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Subtopic 3.2:
Components of a modern wind turbine
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Subtopic 3.3:
Onshore vs. offshore wind farm development
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Subtopic 3.4:
Wind resource assessment and site selection
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Subtopic 3.5:
The importance of a clear and consistent reporting style
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Subtopic 4.1:
The geological origins of geothermal heat
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Subtopic 4.2:
Hydrothermal, petrothermal, and hybrid systems
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Subtopic 4.3:
Different geothermal power plant technologies (dry steam, flash, binary)
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Subtopic 4.4:
The baseload potential of geothermal energy
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Subtopic 4.5:
The role of a "risk and mitigation" plan
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Subtopic 5.1:
The concept of bioenergy and its sources
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Subtopic 5.2:
Biomass-to-energy conversion technologies
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Subtopic 5.3:
The production of biofuels (ethanol, biodiesel)
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Subtopic 5.4:
The sustainability and environmental impacts of bioenergy
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Subtopic 5.5:
The importance of a simple scorecard and a dashboard
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Subtopic 6.1:
The principles of hydropower generation
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Subtopic 6.2:
Types of hydropower plants (e.g., run-of-river, storage)
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Subtopic 6.3:
The environmental and social impacts of hydropower
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Subtopic 6.4:
Tidal, wave, and ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC)
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Subtopic 6.5:
The role of a "data story map"
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Subtopic 7.1:
The role of energy storage in grid stability
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Subtopic 7.2:
Different types of storage (battery, pumped hydro, thermal)
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Subtopic 7.3:
Sizing and placing energy storage systems
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Subtopic 7.4:
The economics of storage and its business models
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Subtopic 7.5:
The importance of a program's theory of change
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Subtopic 8.1:
The challenges of integrating variable renewables
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Subtopic 8.2:
The role of smart grid technology
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Subtopic 8.3:
Managing grid stability and ancillary services
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Subtopic 8.4:
The need for new transmission infrastructure
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Subtopic 8.5:
The impact of a clear and compelling KPI
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Subtopic 9.1:
From preliminary survey to project closure
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Subtopic 9.2:
Key phases: development, financing, construction, operation
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Subtopic 9.3:
Navigating permitting and regulatory processes
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Subtopic 9.4:
The importance of a "stakeholder analysis"
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Subtopic 9.5:
Managing complex supply chains
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Subtopic 10.1:
Financial modeling for renewable energy projects
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Subtopic 10.2:
The role of a "risk and mitigation" plan
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Subtopic 10.3:
Key financial metrics (NPV, IRR, Payback Period)
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Subtopic 10.4:
Sources of capital and financing structures
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Subtopic 10.5:
The economics of different technologies
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Subtopic 11.1:
The role of government policy in market creation
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Subtopic 11.2:
Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) and feed-in tariffs
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Subtopic 11.3:
Carbon pricing and other market mechanisms
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Subtopic 11.4:
The legal and regulatory environment for renewable energy
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Subtopic 11.5:
The importance of a clear and consistent reporting style
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Subtopic 12.1:
The rise of DERs (rooftop solar, microgrids)
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Subtopic 12.2:
The business case for DERs
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Subtopic 12.3:
Aggregating DERs for grid services
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Subtopic 12.4:
The role of EVs and V2G
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Subtopic 12.5:
Regulatory challenges for DERs
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Subtopic 13.1:
The business of running a renewable energy plant
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Subtopic 13.2:
Optimizing operations for maximum revenue
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Subtopic 13.3:
Predictive maintenance and asset health
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Subtopic 13.4:
The role of a digital twin
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Subtopic 13.5:
The importance of a clear and focused research question
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Subtopic 14.1:
Identifying and mitigating market, political, and regulatory risks
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Subtopic 14.2:
Technology risk assessment and management
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Subtopic 14.3:
Insurance and other risk transfer mechanisms
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Subtopic 14.4:
The role of a "data story map"
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Subtopic 14.5:
Project risk management
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Subtopic 15.1:
The role of a simple scorecard and a dashboard
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Subtopic 15.2:
Corporate procurement of renewable energy
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Subtopic 15.3:
The role of corporate power purchase agreements (PPAs)
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Subtopic 15.4:
Investing in energy transition
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Subtopic 15.5:
Building a corporate sustainability strategy
