Solar Renewable Energy

After participating in this course, you will be able to:

• Grasp the fundamentals of energy, key concepts, and the structure of the power grid.
• Evaluate solar and non-solar renewable energy alternatives to determine the best solutions.
• Assess the technical, geographic, and financial feasibility of solar energy systems.
• Select and integrate energy storage technologies for various renewable energy applications.
• Design hybrid and off-grid renewable energy solutions, incorporating solar and wind systems.

Description
Energy professionals today are exploring renewable energy alternatives that can provide sustainable, long-term solutions to global energy challenges. Solar renewable energy stands out as a leading choice for many industries due to its potential for integration into various systems, offering flexibility in design and application. In this course, participants will gain a deep understanding of solar energy fundamentals, including energy storage technologies and how solar energy compares with other renewable energy alternatives.

Understanding how solar energy systems work within different geographic locations, assessing their financial feasibility, and learning how to integrate them into existing grids are vital for any professional working in the energy sector. Participants will also explore the latest technologies in hybrid systems, off-grid solutions, and wind integration. This course delves into the utilization of solar lighting in applications like daylighting and showcases real-world examples of solar energy installations currently in operation or under development.

With the growing global demand for renewable energy solutions, professionals equipped with these insights will be positioned to contribute to the design, implementation, and optimization of solar and renewable energy systems. The course aims to empower participants to make informed decisions and apply practical knowledge to their current and future projects.

Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for engineers, technicians, facilities managers, energy professionals, and architects who want to expand their expertise in solar renewable energy.

It is especially relevant to those seeking to compare traditional energy sources with renewable alternatives, evaluate technical and financial feasibility, and explore storage technologies for renewable systems. Additionally, this course will significantly benefit individuals involved in designing or implementing hybrid and off-grid renewable energy solutions, including solar and wind systems.

Those interested in solar applications in daylighting and energy-efficient building design are also encouraged to attend.

Course Outline/Topics/Syllabus, 4-hrs

1. Four-faceted superordinate energy management perspective
2. Energy Facts
3. Energy Basics
4. Electrical Power Basics
5. Load Factor & Capacity Factor in the Solar Energy Realm
6. Comparison of solar energy versus other renewable and non-renewable energy technologies:

1. Cost comparison of solar versus other renewable technologies
2. The history, importance and benefits of most direct applications of renewable technologies to the point of use
3. Solar renewable energy storage systems
4. Capacity factor-based comparison of solar versus other renewable and non-renewable energy sources

1. Solar Technologies
1. Introduction to different types of solar technologies and their inherent differences
2. Solar energy trend

1. Solar Heating
1. Use of solar heat for buildings
2. Use of solar heat to serve hot water needs
3. Use of solar heat in HVAC applications

1. Solar Lighting:
1. Daylighting solutions
2. Solar-LED/ Florescent hybrid illumination

1. Solar Heat – Renewable Electrical Power Generation Technologies:
1. Solar CSP Systems
2. Solar Power Towers
3. Solar Trough
4. Solar CSP, Power Tower and Solar Trough Challenges
5. Solar Chimney Technology
6. Solar “Neo-Base-Load” technology with energy storage capability

1. Off-grid Solar – Wind Hybrid Technology

1. Photovoltaic Renewable Energy

1. Introduction to Solar PV Technology
2. Differences between different types of PV technology, their pros and cons
3. Application of Solar PV in Zero Energy Buildings
4. Residential application of Solar PV systems and devices
5. Examples of PV in aviation, transportation and other commercial applications
6. Solar Floating Farms
7. PV Systems and Energy Storage

1. Major Solar Energy Projects – US and International
2. Financial justification and implementation of energy projects
3. Solar and other renewable energy information sources