Course Level
Certificate IV
Professional Certificate of Competency in Renewable Energy Systems
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. 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 utilizing renewable sources, their economical implication, and their pros and cons, is essential for all engineers.
Campus | Duration | Fees | ATAR |
|---|---|---|---|
EIT ONLINE | Online/Off-campus - 3 months | N/A | N/A |
Structure
12 Modules
Subjects
- Sustainable and Renewable Energy (RE)
- Types of Renewable Energy- Hydro
- Types of Renewable Energy- Geothermal and Fuel cell
- Types of Renewable Energy- Biomass, Tidal and Wave energy
- Types of Renewable Energy- Solar energy and Photovoltaic (PV)
- Types of Renewable Energy- Wind energy
- Power Electronics used for renewable energy (Solar and Wind)
- Renewable System Control and Modelling
- Distributed Generation, Storage and the Complete Renewable Energy Systems
- Renewable System Integration to Grid and Compliance with Grid
- Microgrid, Smart Grids and the Economics of Renewable Energy (RE)
- Artificial Intelligence-AI (Machine Learning) in renewable energy generation, integration and optimization of renewable system operation
Entry requirements
- To obtain a certificate of completion for EITs Professional Certificate of Competency, students must achieve a 65% attendance rate at the live, online fortnightly webinars. Detailed summaries/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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