Executive Development Programme in Solar Design for Sustainability
-- viewing nowThe Executive Development Programme in Solar Design for Sustainability is a certificate course that offers professionals a comprehensive understanding of solar energy design and sustainability practices. This program is vital in today's world, where there is a growing demand for clean and sustainable energy solutions.
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• Solar Design Fundamentals: Understanding the basics of solar design, including solar geometry, solar irradiance, and solar thermal concepts.
• Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Systems: Learning the principles, components, and applications of PV systems, as well as system sizing and energy yield estimation.
• Solar Thermal Systems: Exploring the applications and design principles of solar thermal systems, including evacuated tube collectors, flat plate collectors, and concentrating solar power.
• Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV): Understanding BIPV systems, their benefits, and design considerations, including building-envelope integration, aesthetics, and energy efficiency.
• Solar Resource Assessment: Learning how to assess solar resources, including site selection, shading analysis, and the use of solar mapping tools and databases.
• Storage Technologies for Solar Energy: Exploring different energy storage solutions for solar energy, such as batteries, thermal storage, and hydrogen storage.
• Economics of Solar Design: Understanding the financial and economic aspects of solar design, including cost estimation, financial incentives, and economic feasibility analysis.
• Environmental and Social Sustainability: Learning how to integrate environmental and social sustainability considerations into solar design, including life cycle assessment, embodied energy, and social impact assessment.
• Policy and Regulation: Understanding the policy and regulatory landscape for solar energy, including incentives, standards, and certification programs.
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Entry Requirements
- Basic understanding of the subject matter
- Proficiency in English language
- Computer and internet access
- Basic computer skills
- Dedication to complete the course
No prior formal qualifications required. Course designed for accessibility.
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This course provides practical knowledge and skills for professional development. It is:
- Not accredited by a recognized body
- Not regulated by an authorized institution
- Complementary to formal qualifications
You'll receive a certificate of completion upon successfully finishing the course.
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