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Renewable Energy Awareness Course
*Mandatory Unit* Module 1 - Introduction to Renewable Energies
*Optional Units* Module 2 - Solar Thermal Water Heating
Module 3 - Biomass Heating Systems
Module 4 - Heat Pumps
Module 5 - Wind Power
Module 6 - Photo-Voltaics
Module 7 - Micro-Hydro Power
Our Renewable Energies training modules are aimed at anyone who needs an understanding of the benefits, capabilities and limitations of each type of renewable energy system.
It is ideally suited to specifiers, architects or self-builders who need to have knowledge of what the different systems can offer and where they might be suitable, without needing training in the installation side.
The areas covered within each module cover principles of operation, what each type of system is capable of, potential costs and also payback periods.
The course can be completed in full - for which there is a final assessment and BPEC certificate available. Alternatively, modules can be taken individually depending on areas of specific interest; Module 1 is mandatory as it covers the basic knowledge needed in order to get the best from any other modules taken, but Modules 2 to 7 are optional and can be taken as required – a FlixTAC Certificate of Attendance will be issued upon completion of each module.
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Module One – Introduction to Renewable Energies
- Understand what is meant by space heating and domestic hot water
- Introducing kilowatt hours and appliance power ratings
- Explore what is meant by payback time and cost savings
- Differences between conventional fuels and renewable energies
- Motivations for using renewable energies
- Climate change, global warming and greenhouse effect.
- Green energy tariffs
- Importance of energy efficiency and measures that can be taken to improve
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Module Two – Solar Thermal Water Heating
- Recognition of solar hot water panels on roofs
- Differences between flat plate and evacuated tube systems
- Calculate how much solar energy falls per m²
- System overview
- Features in a home that make installation possible
- Vented, unvented and combination boiler set ups
- Permissions necessary before installation
- Approximate costs and savings for different system types
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Module Three – Biomass Heating Systems
- Modern boiler efficiencies
- Different types of fuels available
- Differences between various biomass system types
- Selecting the most appropriate fuel and system in a particular situation
- Storage space characteristics
- Efficiencies made using buffer tanks
- Maintenance requirements of different systems
- Permissions necessary before installation
- Approximate costs and savings for different system types
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Module Four – Heat Pumps
- Ground, water and air source heat pumps and features in a home that make installation possible
- Key components of heat pump systems
- Different types of ground loops
- Correct sizing of the systems
- Co-efficient of performance
- Permissions necessary before installation
- Approximate costs and savings for different system types
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Module Five – Wind Power
- Grid connections and stand alone units
- ROCs and generating income
- Relationship between power and wind speed
- Suitability for domestic and commercial sites
- Turbulence and other problems
- Rated power outputs and rotor diameters
- Permissions necessary before installation
- Approximate costs and savings for different system types
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Module Six – Photo-Voltaics
- Different PV types and their efficiencies
- Roof mounted and building integrated systems
- Grid connections and stand alone units
- Outputs and power generated
- Correct sizing of the systems
- Permissions necessary before installation
- Approximate costs and savings for different system types and sizes
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Module Seven – Micro-Hydro
- Components of micro-hydro systems
- Head and flow in relation to energy generated
- Average daily flow
- Grid connections and stand alone units
- Permissions necessary before installation
- Approximate costs and savings for different system types and sizes
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Pricing
Full Course (All 7 Modules Combined)
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Duration
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Cost
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Certification Costs
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Vat Amount
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Total
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Training & Assessment
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2 Days
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£350
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£27.50
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£61.25
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£438.75
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Individual Units
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Duration
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Cost
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Certification Costs
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Vat Amount
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Total
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Module 1 *Mandatory*
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2 Hours
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£50
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N/A
Certificate of Attendance Only
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£8.75
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£58.75
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Additional Module
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2 Hours
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£50
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£8.75
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£58.75
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