Course Information
- Course Price $5950
- Location Dubai Courses
- Course Code RESTD
- Course Date 24 Nov - 28 Nov 2025
Course Objectives
An understanding of the principles of renewable energy technologies is key to understanding the technological basis of the systems and applications, particularly with regards to the overall energy mix of a specific country. This course provides the fundamentals of the renewable energy technologies and their impact on global and national energy systems. The purpose of this course is to introduce the basis for assessment of the performances of wind, wave and tidal, hydro-electricity, biomass and waste technologies, and geothermal technologies.
Who Should Attend?
Directors and Managers with responsibilities for renewable energy strategy development. Also, individuals with interest in renewable energy.
Prerequisite Course
None
Course Overview
Introduction to renewable energy systems
Photovoltaic technology
Concentrated solar power technology
Onshore and offshore wind energy: fundamentals of wind turbines and placement
Geothermal Systems (including ground-source heat pumps)
Wave and tidal energy technologies
Hydro-electricity
Course Objective
Understand the key physical characteristics of renewable energy and electricity.
Have the knowledge to assess the advantages and disadvantages of wind, solar, and other important renewable energy technologies.
Identify the different components and main configuration of the different renewable technologies covered in the course.
Articulate the fundamental principles, terminology and key issues related to the most used renewable energy technologies.
Critically compare the challenges for the development and operation of the major technologies, including government regulation and policy.
Identify gaps in the knowledge and discuss potential opportunities for further development, including technology and economic potential.
Renewable energy financing
Course Materials
Course notes, case studies, etc