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Overview
Whether you want to live more sustainably by independently powering your home and going off-grid, or are pursuing a career in the renewable energy sector, the Renewable Energy: Independent Power course is for you. In this in-depth course, you will learn about the benefits of solar-powered and wind-powered energy, with a detailed overview of how renewable energy power systems work.
Through practical exercises and audio-visual material, our expert instructor will teach you about the different types of renewable energy, and how to harness the power of these energies to power your home. You will also gain basic electrical knowledge, such as how to work with voltage in power systems. On completion, you will have an excellent understanding of how renewable energy is generated, and how to choose the right solar panel for your system.
Highlights of the Renewable Energy: Independent Power course:
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of how a renewable energy power system works
- Learn about photovoltaic energy and how a photovoltaic system generates electricity
- Broaden your understanding of how wind turbines generate kinetic energy into electrical energy
- Understand the benefits of solar-powered energy and how solar panels work
- Get tips & advice on how to choose the best solar panel for you and what to look for
- Demonstrate a solid understanding of voltage, amperage, inverters and backup generators
- Develop the practical skills required to build your own power system and solder wire
Course design
The course is delivered through our online learning platform, accessible through any internet-connected device. There are no formal deadlines or teaching schedules, meaning you are free to study the course at your own pace.
You are taught through a combination of
- Online study materials
- Video lessons
Who is This Course for?
This comprehensive course is ideal for anyone who is looking to build their own renewable energy power system, as well as those who are looking to fast track a career in the renewable energy sector. There are no specific requirements for enrolling in this course.
Will I receive a certificate of completion?
Upon successful completion, you will qualify for the UK and internationally-recognised certificate and you can choose to make your achievement formal by obtaining your PDF Certificate at a cost of £9 and Hardcopy Certificate for £15.
Why study this course
Whether you’re an existing practitioner or aspiring professional, this course will enhance your expertise and boost your CV with key skills and an accredited qualification attesting to your knowledge.
The Renewable Energy: Independent Power is open to all, with no formal entry requirements. All you need is a passion for learning, a good understanding of the English language, numeracy and IT, and to be over the age of 16.
Career Path
On successful completion, learners will have the skills and knowledge to build their own off-the-grid independent power system, as well as pursue a career in the following professions:
- Renewable Energy Specialist
- Sustainable Energy Consultant
- Investment Analyst (renewable energy)
Course Curriculum
| INTRODUCTION & WEEK 1: ENVISIONING YOUR RENEWABLE POWER SYSTEM | |||
| 1 VIDEO — REAL-WORLD INDEPENDENT POWER SYSTEM TOUR | 00:08:00 | ||
| Lesson#1: A Real World Power System | 00:10:00 | ||
| Lesson#2: How a Renewable Power System Works | 00:05:00 | ||
| WEEK 2: DESIGNING YOUR SYSTEM | |||
| 2VIDEO — INDEPENDENT POWER SYSTEM OVERVIEW | 00:03:00 | ||
| Lesson#1: The Parts of a Renewable Power System | 00:10:00 | ||
| Lesson#2: Understanding Electrical Basics | 00:15:00 | ||
| WEEK 3: Working With System Voltage, Wind Turbines & PV Panels | |||
| 3VIDEO — SUPPLEMENTAL GENERATOR TOUR | 00:05:00 | ||
| Lesson#1: Steps 1 to 4 – System Voltage & Batteries | 00:30:00 | ||
| Lesson#2: Steps 5 and 6 – Wind Turbine Selection | 00:30:00 | ||
| Lesson#3: Step 7 of 10 – Choosing Your Photovoltaics | 00:15:00 | ||
| WEEK 4: Steps 8 to 10 – Inverter, Charge Controller & Backup Generator | |||
| 4VIDEO — UNDERSTANDING VOLTAGE, AMPERAGE & MORE | 00:04:00 | ||
| Lesson#1: Inverters & Power Cleanliness | 00:15:00 | ||
| Lesson#2: Charge Controllers | 00:10:00 | ||
| Lesson#3: Backup Generator Details | 00:10:00 | ||
| WEEK 5: SKILLS FOR BUILDING YOUR POWER SYSTEM | |||
| 5VIDEO — DETERMINING THE VOLTAGE & STORAGE CAPACITY OF YOUR POWER SYSTEM | 00:04:00 | ||
| Lesson#1: Working With Circuits, Wire & Cable | 00:10:00 | ||
| 6VIDEO — HOW TO CONNECT POWER SYSTEM BATTERIES | 00:02:00 | ||
| 7VIDEO — DETERMINING TOTAL DAILY ENERGY CONSUMPTION | 00:03:00 | ||
| 10VIDEO — HOW TO CAPTURE GOOD WIND | 00:01:00 | ||
| 11VIDEO — UNDERSTANDING CLEAN VS. DIRTY POWER | 00:01:00 | ||
| 12VIDEO — MULTIMETER TOUR | 00:07:00 | ||
| 13VIDEO — HOW TO STRIP CABLE AND WIRE | 00:00:00 | ||
| 14OFF-GRID POWER — HOW TO SOLDER WIRE | 00:08:00 | ||
| 15 VIDEO — HOW TO MAKE TWIST-ON AND CRIMPED WIRE CONNECTIONS | 00:08:00 | ||
| Order your Certificate | |||
| Order your Certificate | 00:00:00 | ||
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