Renewable energy is and will continue to be the key solution to a sustainable future in tackling environmental crisis such as climate change. This course covers various renewable energy systems that are popular in industry and explores the operation and control of renewable integration. It is designed for engineers who work with electrical systems involving the utilization of renewable energy.
Course Benefits
The objective of this course is to impart detailed knowledge of the design and planning of power generation using renewable sources, along with the role of power electronics as part of renewable energy systems.
Sustainable energy is a concept which needs to be reinforced in the interest of preserving the environment and is going to continue being a significant focus area for future decades. A thorough knowledge of the technologies utilising renewable sources, their economical implication, and their pros and cons, is essential for all engineers.
This course aims to provide detailed knowledge and appreciation of renewable technologies. Students will not only gain in-depth understanding of renewable power fundamentals, but will also be introduced with advanced associated technologies such as energy storage, distributed generation, microgrid and the use of artificial intelligence in renewable systems. Further, student will gain practical skills on the modelling and simulation of popular renewable systems such as wind and solar power systems.
One topic is delivered per contact week.
Read more in the course outline.
Topic 1
Sustainable and Renewable Energy (RE)
Topic 2
Types of Renewable Energy- Hydro
Topic 3
Types of Renewable Energy- Geothermal and Fuel cell
Topic 4
Types of Renewable Energy- Biomass, Tidal and Wave energy
Topic 5
Types of Renewable Energy- Solar energy and Photovoltaic (PV)
Topic 6
Types of Renewable Energy- Wind energy
Topic 7
Power Electronics used for renewable energy (Solar and Wind)
Topic 8
Renewable System Control and Modelling
Hydro:
Solar:
Wind:
Topic 9
Distributed Generation, Storage and the Complete Renewable Energy Systems
Topic 10
Renewable System Integration to Grid and Compliance with Grid
Topic 11
Microgrid, Smart Grids and the Economics of Renewable Energy (RE)
Topic 12
Artificial Intelligence-AI (Machine Learning) in renewable energy generation, integration and optimization of renewable system operation
To obtain a certificate of completion for EIT’s Professional Certificate of Competency course, students must achieve a 65% attendance rate at the live, online weekly webinar. Detailed summaries or notes can be submitted in lieu of attendance. In addition, students must obtain a mark of 60% in the set assignments which could take the form of written assignments and practical assignments. Students must also obtain a mark of 100% in quizzes. If a student does not achieve the required score, they will be given an opportunity to resubmit the assignment to obtain the required score.
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You are expected to spend approximately 5-8 hours per week learning the course content. This includes a weekly pre-recorded webinar of 60 mins duration and attending a live webinar that runs for about 60 mins to facilitate class discussions and allow you to ask questions.
This professional development program is delivered online and has been designed to fit around full-time work. It will take three months to complete.
Registrations are open for our upcoming intakes. Please ensure you book your place at least one week before the start date of the program.