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Renewables Academy Online
Applying Renewable Energy

Online training on Photovoltaics, Wind power, Biogas, Solar thermal,
Small hydro power, Concentrated Solar Power, PV-diesel hybrid systems
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RENAC Online...................................................................................................................................................................... 4
What is the “Applying Renewable Energy”?........................................................................................................................ 5
Course combinations........................................................................................................................................................... 6
Why choose RENAC Online?................................................................................................................................................ 8
Schedule ........................................................................................................................................................................... 10
live lectures (webinars)..................................................................................................................................................... 11
Registration and discounts ............................................................................................................................................... 11
Learning objectives and content....................................................................................................................................... 12 Renewables Academy Online
Online training on Photovoltaics, Wind power, Biogas, Solar thermal, Small hydro
power, Concentrated Solar Power, PV-diesel hybrid systems
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RENAC Online What is “Applying Renewable Energy”?

Applying Renewable Energy provi- This training suits you if you:
des fundamental knowledge on the Need an overview of RE techno-
most widely used renewable energy logies for private or professional
technologies. No previous knowledge purposes PV Solar thermal CSP
of electricity or renewable energy is
Would like to refresh technical
required.
knowledge before further training
Want to make the first step to-
Introductory courses PV Diesel Biogas Wind
wards implementing RE projects
Each participant will have access to
RENAC Online helps you: RENAC Online offers extensive RENAC Online staff are: short introductory courses on energy
and electricity topics to learn or revi- After the online training,
support & interactive learning: Small hydro Grid Finance
se the basics. These courses are not participants will be able to:
Boost your professional career Videos Certified e-learning trainers mandatory, and will not be covered assess resources and suitability of
Study with flexibility following Graphics Experienced professionals in the exam. sites for each technology
your own schedule Renewable energy
Exercises for self-evaluation In direct contact with the decide which components are to
Courses technologies covered by
Learn at any time and from any Discussion forum industry be used for which purpose (e.g.
location Each “Applying Renewable Energy” off-grid)
Live lectures (webinars)
online training comprises a combi- roughly calculate system size and Optional courses on grid integ-
nation of 3, 4 or 7 courses on the energy yield and determine crucial ration and financial aspects of
C
ELM Certified European e-Learning Manager
most widely used renewable energy
technologies.
Optional courses on grid integration
parameters
explain the principle functioning
and physics of each technology
renewable energy
and financial aspects of renewable

energy are available to all partici-
pants (not part of the exam/certifi-
cate).
Course combinations
Participants can choose between five different online trainings, which each present a selection of renewable energy
technologies:
Market Leaders (3 courses) Large-Scale Systems (3 courses) Solar Technologies (4 courses) Small-Scale Systems (4 courses) Complete Overview (7 courses)
This training introduces the techno- This training focuses on large-scale This training presents different solar You will study small-scale systems This training covers all seven techno-
logies with the biggest shares in the grid connected renewable energy technologies used for hot water pro- used for the provision of hot water logies and helps to understand the
renewable energy world markets: systems for electricity production: vision or electricity production. or electricity in households: big picture of renewable energy:
PV Solar thermal CSP PV Solar thermal CSP PV Solar thermal CSP

PV Solar thermal CSP PV Solar thermal CSP Two course intakes per year:
1st April and 1st October!
PV Diesel Biogas Wind PV Diesel Biogas Wind

PV Diesel Biogas Wind PV Diesel Biogas Wind PV Diesel Biogas Wind
Small hydro Grid Finance Small hydro Grid Finance

Small hydro Grid Finance Small hydro Grid Finance Small hydro Grid Finance
Technologies: PV, ST, Biogas, Hydro Technologies: PV, ST, CSP, PV-diesel,
Technologies: PV, Biogas, Wind Technologies: PV, CSP, Wind Technologies: PV, ST, CSP, PV-diesel Biogas, Wind, Small hydro,
Fee: 460 Euro Fee: 460 Euro Fee: 570 Euro Fee: 560 Euro Fee: 760 Euro
Duration: approx. 2 – 3 months Duration: approx. 2 – 3 months Duration: approx. 3 – 4 months Duration: approx. 3 – 4 months Duration: approx. 5 – 6 months
Study time: approx. 60 hours Study time: approx. 60 hours Study time: approx. 80 hours Study time: approx. 80 hours Study time: approx. 100 hours
Technologies covered in the online Optional courses on grid integ- Course is not offered in this
training ration and financial aspects of training
renewable energy
Why choose RENAC Online?
Self-study material Extensive support
1 Text and Images 2 Videos 3 Tests 1 Forum 2 Assignment 3 Live lectures

Courses are structured in small, illus- Video lectures explain some of the Many self-assessment tests within Support and communication take After studying each course, Participants should attend the
trated units of instruction; learners most important topics in a visual and each course help participants to test place in a discussion forum. RENAC participants are asked to answer live lectures (webinars). These are
are guided through the material entertaining way. their knowledge. monitors the forum constantly. RE- an assignment question. RENAC conducted by renewable energy
step-by-step. NAC experts are ready to give assis- gives individual feedback for these experts. During and after the
tance and discuss the course topics. assignments. presentation, participants are invited
to discuss in the live chat.
Features Webinar in English

Live lectures (webinars) for the
whole class and exams are held in
Interactive English language only.
learning Multilanguage
platform platform
Webinar in Spanish (upon request):
Course texts and self-tests in
Spanish
Forum for Videos with Spanish subtitles
Self-testing / participants Support by a Spanish-speaking
online exams tutor
Certificate
Live Integrated All participants who score above 70%

lectures glossary in the final online exam will receive a
printed RENAC certificate. All others
will receive a certificate of atten-
dance per e-mail.
Feedback
?
Stream /
download videos questionaires
Schedule Registration and discounts

The courses will be online: Assignments: Scheduled exam dates: Registration: Discount: Technical information
Spring and fall semester each year The courses are designed for a Participants can take the exam after You can register online at: Early bird 10%; group (2 or more) You need to provide an
Start date: 1 April / 1 October continuous participation from the 4, 5 or 6 months www.renac.de/trainings-services/ 5%; combination of both 15%; e-mail address, which
beginning of the semester until the trainings/renac-online/ Alumni 10% you check regularly. Furthermore
Recommended study time: exam. There is an assignment for you need a computer with a
Deadlines: Payment:
5 – 10 hours per week each course, which counts towards stable internet connection (at
approx. 20 hours per course the final grade. Participants are Early bird deadline: 20 August / 20 VISA, MasterCard, American Express, least 2 Mbit/s). For webinars, the
asked to write a short statement February invoice AdobeConnect add-in or app should
Resulting duration: regarding an important topic of each Registration deadline: 31 March / 30 be installed, and a headset or
3 to 5 weeks per course, 3 to 6 course. Assignments need to be September speakers are required to listen to the
months for the entire training depen- handed in by the deadlines. presentation.
ding on the number of courses.
Spring semester / fall semester

Live lectures (webinara)
April / Oct May / Nov June / Dec July / Jan Aug / Feb Sept / March
Two live lectures (webinars) are part of the online training. These live events are not mandatory, but participation is strongly
recommended.
Market leaders Intro PV Wind Biogas
Exam
Webinar 1 Webinar 2
Large scale systems Intro PV Wind CSP
Introduction to RENAC Online Energy yield of renewables
Smal scale systems Intro PV Hydro Biogas ST First week of the semester Middle of the semester
(1 hour) (1 hour)
Solar technologies Intro PV PV-diesel CSP ST
Complete overview Intro PV PV-diesel Wind Hydro CSP Biogas ST Demo course and introduction
Virtual training Webinar Webinar For a first impression of our online platform, have a look at our demo course:
www.renewables-online.de/blocks/demologin/logindemo.php?course=Demo
An introduction to the RENAC online platform:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_bjaFfxFog
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Learning objectives and content of the courses
Introduction to energy Introduction to solar resource

After completion of this course, participants will be able to: After completion of this course, participants will be able to:
Describe the global situation of energy supply and demand Describe the variability of the solar resource around the world and influencing factors
Differentiate forms of energy as well as energy and power Explain the difference between irradiation and irradiance and explain components of solar radiation
Name fundamental parameters, units and conversion factors related to energy topics Define important solar terms and the position of the sun in the sky
Discover the importance of orientation and tilt of a solar array for optimising energy yield
Content
Development of the energy market Content
Energy supply and demand, fossil fuels Introduction
Renewable energy resources What is solar energy used for?
Outlook of energy supply
Physical basics of solar energy
Physical basics
What is the difference between solar irradiation and irradiance?
Energy supply chain
What is solar irradiance physically: waves or particles?
Forms of energy, energy and power
How is solar irradiance composed?
Performance indicators for energy conversion
Capacity factor and full load hours
Sun positioning
How does the sun position affect solar irradiance?
Units and conversions
Introduction
International System of Units
Energy content of different fuels
Introduction to electric grids
After completion of this course, participants will be able to:
Explain the basic technological terms and principles governing the operation of electrical power systems
Introduction to electricity Explain the importance of frequency and voltage stability for electric grid operation
Describe the parameters that affect frequency and voltage stability in electric power grids
Distinguish impacts that conventional power plants and RE power plants have on the operation of a power grid
Describe the basic technological terms and principles governing the operation of electrical power systems
Give reasons for keeping grid frequency stable Content
Explain why power systems are typically built as three-phase AC systems Structure of electricity grids
Distinguish between electric energy and electric power Basic elements of the grid
AC vs. DC transmission system
Content
Voltage in the grid
Basics of electricity Conventional power plants
Current, voltage, resistance, frequency A new paradigm
Balance and imbalance in the grid, reasons for keeping grid frequency stability
Secure operation of electricity grids
Peak voltage and phase angle, different phase angles Quality of energy supply, security of energy supply
Three phase systems Frequency range
Active, reactive and apparent power Operating states of the power system, frequency deviation and frequency control
Relationship between voltage, current and power, power factors Voltage stability, voltage profiles on lines
Example
DSO in Germany
PV − application PV-diesel hybrid systems

After completion of this course, participants will be able to: After completion of this course, participants will be able to: + –
Name the different applications for PV systems and corresponding categories Estimate the potential and suitable locations for PV-diesel hybrid systems
Decide which system types and components are to be used for which purpose Decide which components are to be used for which purpose
Explain the basic parameters impacting power output of a PV system Explain the basic parameters for system sizing and dynamic system behaviour
Paraphrase the economic aspects of PV systems incl. energy yield, metering options and costs Evaluate PV-diesel hybrid systems from an economic perspective
Content Content
Application Introduction
PV system categories/application Access to electricity, micro and hybrid power systems, grid extension costs
Grid-connected and off-grid configuration Categories of PV-diesel hybrid systems
Components of a PV system System components
Overview of PV cell types, PV modules Structure of small hybrid power systems
Introduction to inverters and mounting structures Diesel generators, balance of system, SMA Fuel Save Controller Components
Physical aspects System sizing

PV cell energy output Load profile, peak load, penetration rate, energy share
Electrical characteristics and the I-V curve Generator minimum loading
Factors affecting power output Dynamic system behavior

Energy yield and Performance Ratio Behaviour on a sample day, different set-ups
Definition, calculation and examples Adding storage, energy efficiency and demand side management
Economics of PV systems Economic evaluation

Lifetime of components, cost structure of hybrid systems
Levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) from pure diesel generator systems and hybrid systems
Mini-grid vs. single household system
Wind power − application Small hydro power

Assess the potential and requirements for wind energy (e.g. resources, site selection) Distinguish different types of hydropower plants and their main components
Decide which of the most widely used system types and components are to be used for which purpose Calculate the power from a flow of water and describe different methods of measuring flow rate and head
Employ the basic parameters for system sizing and roughly calculate the energy yield Explain the civil and electro-mechanical engineering system design
Sketch the planning and implementation steps for a wind power plant Present specific costs as well as a cost breakdown of a sample scheme
Content Content
Wind power applications Introduction
Large-scale wind turbines Large-scale hydroelectric power plants, pumped storage hydro, mode of operation, fields of application and cost
Small-scale wind turbines Run-of-river hydro, power from water – flow and head
Offshore wind turbines Resource assessment
Introduction of wind turbine components Head measurement and flow duration curve, energy yield assessment
Range of designs Civil engineering components
Towers Intake (arrangement, screens), power canal and forebay tank (power canal, forebay tank)
Nacelle Penstock pipe, powerhouse, tailraces
Rotor blades
Electro-mechanical equipment
Generators
Hydro turbines (impulse turbines, reaction turbines, turbine selection)
Wind turbine power curves
Generators (synchronous, asynchronous, permanent magnet generator
Economical aspects Costs
Investment costs (CAPEX) Capital and operating costs
Operational costs (OPEX)
Levelized cost of energy (LCOE)
Environmental aspects of wind power Concentrated solar power
Noise After completion of this course, participants will be able to:
Shadow Explain the functioning and global potential of concentrated solar power (CSP) plants
Landscape and nature Distinguish the different CSP technologies including their functionality, current state of the technology
Describe various components of CSP plants
Present CSP costs and cost trends
Content
Market
CSP plant site selection and country situation
CSP Technologies
Introduction to the different CSP technologies
Parabolic trough collectors, solar tower, Linear Fresnel, dish
Other components of CSP plants

Heat transfer fluids, thermal storage
Power block; cooling of CSP plants
Comparison of CSP technologies

Annual energy yield and system efficiency
Capacity factor, water requirements
Cost of CSP
Biogas − application Solar thermal

Assess the potential of bioenergy and define basic terms of bioenergy Present the relevance of solar thermal in the energy mix and its basic economics
Classify the most frequent biogas system types, their components and purpose Explain how solar thermal systems and their system components work
Illustrate the basic functioning and biological processes of a biogas plant Differentiate types of solar thermal systems and solar thermal collectors
Explain the different outputs of a biogas plant and their use Describe basics of system sizing, installation, commissioning, operation and maintenances
Content Content
Applications Fundamentals of solar thermal energy

What is biogas? Relevance of solar thermal
Benefits of biogas; role of bio energy in the energy mix What types of energy do we need?
Classification of biogas systems Solar energy is everywhere
Household digesters Types of renewable energy derived from the sun
Covered lagoon systems, industrial plants How solar thermal works
Principles of biogas production How solar radiation is absorbed by the solar thermal collector
Production of biogas through anaerobic digestion Solar thermal applications
Substrates Solar thermal collectors
Methane yield of the substrate Absorber; flat plate collector, evacuated tube collectors
Quality of the substrate Efficiency of solar collectors
Parameters for the anaerobic digestion process Solar thermal types
Output of biogas plants Thermosiphon (or gravity flow) systems and forced circulation systems
Direct combustion of biogas Open and closed systems
Combined heat and power (CHP) generation Direct and in direct systems
Digestate Solar thermal system components

Storage and conditioning of biogas Storage tanks; pumps and controllers
Other system components
Economic and environmental aspects
Investment and CAPEX Practical considerations and economics
Operational expenditures Basic system design
Environmental evaluation Installation, commissioning , operation and maintenance
Introduction to renewable energy projects

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
Content
Renewable energy projects
General characteristics of a project
The project realization cycle
The average lifetime of RE projects
End of life considerations
Typical players in RE projects
Financial aspects of RE projects
‘Investment’ and ‘Investment appraisal’, investment decision
Assessing an investment’s attractiveness
Financial management tasks
Cost structure of RE projects
Non-financial aspects of RE projects
Public and private investment appraisal, public support mechanisms
Externalities of RE projects
Translating external, non-monetary effects
Contact
Raquel Cascales
Project Director E-Learning
Renewables Academy (RENAC) AG
Schönhauser Allee 10-11
10119 Berlin (Germany)
Email: cascales@renac.de
Tel: +49 (0)30 58 70870 46
Impressum
Content and Layout:
Renewables Academy (RENAC)
Pictures:
Heidi Scherm Fotografie Berlin: page 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Fotolia: page 4, 14, 16, 20
RENAC: page 5, 7, 8, 12, 18, 19
Pixabay: 9
www.renac.de/trainings-services/trainings/renac-online/
Contact:
Raquel Cascales
Project Director E-Learning
Renewables Academy (RENAC) AG
Schönhauser Allee 10-11
10119 Berlin (Germany)
Email: cascales@renac.de
Tel: +49 (0)30 58 70870 46
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Applying Renewable Energy

Renewables Academy Online

RENAC Online What is “Applying Renewable Energy”?

and financial aspects of renewable

PV Solar thermal CSP PV Solar thermal CSP PV Solar thermal CSP

PV Diesel Biogas Wind PV Diesel Biogas Wind

Small hydro Grid Finance Small hydro Grid Finance

Why choose RENAC Online?

Self-study material Extensive support

1 Text and Images 2 Videos 3 Tests 1 Forum 2 Assignment 3 Live lectures

Features Webinar in English

Live Integrated All participants who score above 70%

Schedule Registration and discounts

Spring semester / fall semester

Learning objectives and content of the courses

Introduction to energy Introduction to solar resource

PV − application PV-diesel hybrid systems

Physical aspects System sizing

 Electrical characteristics and the I-V curve  Generator minimum loading

 Factors affecting power output Dynamic system behavior

 Economics of PV systems Economic evaluation

Wind power − application Small hydro power

Other components of CSP plants

Comparison of CSP technologies

Biogas − application Solar thermal

Applications Fundamentals of solar thermal energy

 Direct combustion of biogas  Open and closed systems

 Digestate Solar thermal system components

 Environmental evaluation  Installation, commissioning , operation and maintenance

Introduction to renewable energy projects

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