Overview
Context
This Solar Photovoltaic course offered by Renewable Energy Institute covers entry level theory before building upon this with more advanced content.
The course equips participants with the latest knowledge on how solar photovoltaic systems are designed and installed, and how they are grid-connected or operated as stand-alone in a real-world environment. The course enables participants to work successfully in the renewables and solar energy industry, both locally and internationally. The practical elements are achieved through recorded lessons from the lecturer, exercises, and case studies.
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
- Solar irradiation and the photovoltaic (PV) effect
- Solar cell efficiencies, losses and characteristic parameters
- Types of solar cell
- How solar cells are formed into panels
- Energy payback and PV electricity costs
- Estimating solar panel performance
- Degradation and maintenance
- Planning and designing a photovoltaic installation.
- Regulations and standards for PV systems, including the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS)
- UK grid connection requirements (G98 & G99)
- PV installation according to MCS and the IET Code of Practice
- Balance of System components: inverters and batteries
- Off-grid system design
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
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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-residents782 EUR / full≈ 782 EUR / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents782 EUR / full≈ 782 EUR / full
Funding
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