Overview
Context
This Electrics for Renewables course offered by Renewable Energy Institute covers entry level theory before building upon this with more advanced content.
Thecourse equips participants with the latest knowledge on how to install electric renewables equipment, understand grid-connected and off-grid electrical connections and adhere to current safety regulations. The course enables participants to work successfully in the renewables industry, both locally and internationally; and is suitable for those with both a basic and advanced understanding of the sector.
This course has been studied by participants from multinational organisations, small & medium enterprises, NGOs, educational establishments and governmental bodies.
Upon completion of this course, participants will receive a certificate of participation and be eligible to take the GMC exam.
The internationally recognised Galileo Master Certificate (GMC) has been achieved by participants worldwide for over 40 years from organisations such as Coca Cola, Mitsubishi, United Nations UNDP, Siemens, Cambridge University, Oxfam GB, Tesco, the Royal Air Force, Ferrero, Honeywell and many more.
Programme Structure
Courses include
- Voltage, current and how they are measured, AC and DC, resistance
- Inductance and capacitance in AC and DC circuits
- Impact and calculation of voltage drops
- Use of multi-meters, current clamps and shunts including practical exercise
- Systems architecture and batteries
- Calculation of cable size and measurement of voltage drop
- Over current protection and over voltage protection
- Safe operation and installation
- Practical session measurement of PV performance
- Earthing and over current protection
- Different types of generators inverters (asynchronous and synchronous types)
- Safety considerations
- The impact of power factor
- PV installation guidelines and installation standards
- Connection and wiring standards
- Earthing arrangements and their implications
- Safe operation and installation
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 3 months
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Sustainable Energy View 26 other Short Courses in Sustainable Energy in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- The Renewable Energy Institute’s professional development courses are open to everyone who has an interest in renewable energy and energy efficiency. The courses will take you through the basic concepts of a subject before advancing to in-depth knowledge, so they are suitable for people of all levels of experience.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents596 EUR / full≈ 596 EUR / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents596 EUR / full≈ 596 EUR / full
Funding
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