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Overview

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.

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Instructor

Professor Bobby Rauf has developed and instructed engineering courses, seminars and workshops for over 14 years in the US and abroad.

He holds a patent on an electrical control system. Mr. Rauf has authored three books:

• Finance and Accounting for Energy Engineers
• Thermodynamics Made Simple for Energy Engineers
• Electrical Engineering for Non-Electrical Engineers

Mr. Rauf served as a Senior Staff Engineer, Energy and Ergonomics Program Manager, at PPG Industries, Inc, for over 30 years. He has served as Adjunct Professor at Gardner-Webb University since 1989. He has taught Professional Development Seminars/workshops at UNCC, McNeese University, Texas A&M University, Lamar University, AEE, Association of Energy Engineers, Balfour Beatty, Saudi Aramco and PDHengineers.

Prof. Rauf is a Licensed (PE) Professional Engineer and a Certified Energy Manager. He was inducted as a “Legend in Energy” by AEE in 2014.