Course

Solar Energy Applications


Duration: 24 hours | Format: Inperson

Instructors: Jessica Romero | Reinhold Schmidt

Course Structure

Introduction (2 hours): Energy landscape, basic concepts, solar resources Solar Applications (19 hours): Comprehensive coverage of thermal and photovoltaic systems Project Planning (3 hours): Practical implementation and design examples

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Course Description

This comprehensive workshop provides a thorough introduction to solar energy applications, covering both solar thermal and photovoltaic systems. Participants will gain practical knowledge for planning, designing, and implementing sustainable solar energy projects.


What You'll Learn

  • Solar thermal applications: Hot water systems, solar drying, CSP solar thermal power plants.
  • Photovoltaic applications: Off-grid systems, on-grid systems, solar pumping, and precision irrigation.
  • Project planning: From assessment and survey to design, costs, and incentives.
  • Energy efficiency and renewable energy concepts.

Learning Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will:

✓ Understand the various applications and systems of solar energy

✓ Be able to plan and design basic projects

✓ Learn about the operation, maintenance, and monitoring of solar energy installations