GESS I: Introduction to Renewable Energy Technologies

Understand renewable energy technologies: Explore solar, wind, and biomass resources, assess their global applications, and discover strategies for integrating renewables into the grid — now including an introduction to hydrogen.

Key Skills Gained

Training Course Objectives:

Provide a comprehensive overview of the main commercially-viable renewable energy technologies and their economic viability in urban and rural settings
Give a structured overview of the different renewable energy sources and how they can be harnessed and used for the provision of electricity, heat, and cold provision
Present the different RE systems, their components, how they are designed, and how they work
Analyse renewable energy markets and latest market trends
Provide a platform for discussion of personal projects with other participants from around the world

Learning Objectives:

Describe how each technology works
Assess the appropriateness of each technology for different situations
Undertake initial system designs and sizing
Recognise the main renewable energy market sectors
Communicate effectively and knowledgably with technology suppliers and customers

Ideal for

Individuals with no previous background in renewable energy topics
Those who would like to start a career in this field
Who is seeking more information on the suitability of RE technology

Qualification Level:

No pre-requisites

Core Topics

Renewable energy status and market development
Fundamentals of energy and solar radiation
Photovoltaics (Off-grid, grid-tied)
Bioenergy- solid biomass, biogas, biofuels
Wind energy technology and project development
Solar thermal technology
Grid integration of renewable energy sources
Introduction to hydrogen

Features

Assessment of knowledge acquisition
Qualified trainer with extensive industry experience
Theoretical lectures, discussions, and group work
State-of-the-art practical training (calculations, hands-on exercises)
Use of technology-specific, self-build practical training rigs
Informative and engaging site visits or field trips with inspections of power plants and buildings
Discounts for our alumni, group bookings, and multiple purchases

RENAC certificate upon successful completion of the course for participants who score 70% or higher on the exam.

Facts

Duration		5 days
Study time		40 hours
Language		Inglés
Dates		25/08/2025
Expertises	Energía fotovoltaicaSolar thermalBioenergyWind energyHydrogen & PtxPower system planningHydropower

Description

Understanding the availability and accessibility of renewable energy resources is crucial for using the technologies that harness them. This in-person course takes place in Berlin, Germany. It covers renewable energy resources (sun, wind, and water) and focuses on commercially-viable renewable energy technologies. It also includes field trips and site visits.

Key Skills Gained

Training Course Objectives:

Provide a comprehensive overview of the main commercially-viable renewable energy technologies and their economic viability in urban and rural settings
Give a structured overview of the different renewable energy sources and how they can be harnessed and used for the provision of electricity, heat, and cold provision
Present the different RE systems, their components, how they are designed, and how they work
Analyse renewable energy markets and latest market trends
Provide a platform for discussion of personal projects with other participants from around the world

Learning Objectives:

Describe how each technology works
Assess the appropriateness of each technology for different situations
Undertake initial system designs and sizing
Recognise the main renewable energy market sectors
Communicate effectively and knowledgably with technology suppliers and customers

Ideal for

Individuals with no previous background in renewable energy topics
Those who would like to start a career in this field
Who is seeking more information on the suitability of RE technology

Qualification Level:

No pre-requisites

Core Topics

Renewable energy status and market development
Fundamentals of energy and solar radiation
Photovoltaics (Off-grid, grid-tied)
Bioenergy- solid biomass, biogas, biofuels
Wind energy technology and project development
Solar thermal technology
Grid integration of renewable energy sources
Introduction to hydrogen

Features

Assessment of knowledge acquisition
Qualified trainer with extensive industry experience
Theoretical lectures, discussions, and group work
State-of-the-art practical training (calculations, hands-on exercises)
Use of technology-specific, self-build practical training rigs
Informative and engaging site visits or field trips with inspections of power plants and buildings
Discounts for our alumni, group bookings, and multiple purchases

1,620.00 €

Over the past ten years, the various benefits renewable energy (RE) technologies have increasingly captivated the interest of the international community. Understanding the availability and accessibility of renewable energy resources is crucial for the usage of the technologies that harness them. This course takes participants through different renewable energy resources (sun, wind, and water) and focuses on existing commercially viable renewable energy technologies. Their suitability for different situations and in different parts of the world is evaluated. With this course, learners are introduced to different measures for integrating RE electricity sources into the grid. For the first time this year, this course will incorporate an introduction to hydrogen session, focused on hydrogen as an emerging energy technology.

In-Person

GESS I: Introduction to Renewable Energy Technologies

Understand renewable energy technologies: Explore solar, wind, and biomass resources, assess their global applications, and discover strategies for integrating renewables into the grid — now including an introduction to hydrogen.

Key Skills Gained

Ideal for

Core Topics

Features

In-Person Course

GESS I: Introduction to Renewable Energy Technologies

Understand renewable energy technologies: Explore solar, wind, and biomass resources, assess their global applications, and discover strategies for integrating renewables into the grid — now including an introduction to hydrogen.