Course Detail

Renewable Energy Systems and Technologies Kigali Duration: 1 Week/s

Course Information

  • Course Price
  • Location Kigali Courses
  • Course Code RESTK
  • Course Date 23 Sep - 27 Sep 2024

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