Overview
Context
This Solar Energy Consultant Expert Certificate course offered by Renewable Energy Institute contains the following three courses: Solar Photovoltaic, Solar Water Heating and Specialisation Course
The Solar Photovoltaic equips participants with the latest knowledge on how to install, maintain and repair a wide range of solar photovoltaic equipment & understand the theory behind solar power. The course enables participants to work successfully in the renewables and solar energy industry, both locally and internationally; and is suitable for those with both a basic and advanced understanding of the sector.
The Solar Water Heating equips participants with the latest knowledge on how to install, maintain and repair a wide range of solar water heating equipment & understand the theory behind solar thermal power.
For the Specialisation Course, you can choose from Energy Storage or Electrics for Renewables
Upon completion of each 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
- Solar Photovoltaic
- Composition of the light
- Photovoltaic effect
- Photovoltaic cells
- Materials
- Daily/annual energy
- Solar Water Heating
- Siting and orientation
- Solar resource
- Types of solar systems
- Storage of energy
- Budgets & regulations
- Data and costs of installations
- Specialisation Course
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 6 months
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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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-residents1414 EUR / full≈ 1414 EUR / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents1414 EUR / full≈ 1414 EUR / full
Funding
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