Take steps to a more sustainable way of living by independently powering your home through renewable energy. The Renewable Energy Course: Independent Power teaches everything you need to know about harnessing the power of the sun and wind to save money and the planet through one simple energy system. You don't even have to know anything about renewable energy!
This course is designed to provide a detailed overview of the different types of renewable energy, with step-by-step guidance on how to install an independent power system in your home. You'll learn all about how solar panels and wind turbines generate electricity naturally, as well as how our household water is heated through these systems. So, get off the grid once and for all, and save money and the planet's resources with this comprehensive how-to course!
Your Learning Goals:
Take steps to get off the grid and power your home independently
Develop your understanding of the different types of renewable energy sources and their applications
Understand how solar panels and wind turbines convert sunlight and wind into a sustainable form of energy
Design your own independent energy power system and generate thousands of watts of power
Learn how to heat your household water through solar and wind turbine systems
Connect your renewable energy system to the electrical grid to turn your power meter backwards
Learn from the experts with instructor-led guidance, tips and tricks
Save money and live more sustainably with this best-selling course!
Who is this course for?
Renewable Energy Course: Independent Power is suitable for anyone who want to gain extensive knowledge, potential experience and professional skills in the related field. This course is CPD accredited so you don't have to worry about the quality.
Requirements
Our Renewable Energy Course: Independent Power is open to all from all academic backgrounds and there is no specific requirements to attend this course. It is compatible and accessible from any device including Windows, Mac, Android, iOS, Tablets etc.
CPD Certificate from Course Gate
At the successful completion of the course, you can obtain your CPD certificate from us. You can order the PDF certificate for £9 and the hard copy for £15. Also, you can order both PDF and hardcopy certificates for £22.
Career path
This course opens a new door for you to enter the relevant job market and also gives you the opportunity to acquire extensive knowledge along with required skills to become successful. You will be able to add our qualification to your CV/resume which will help you to stand out in the competitive job industry.
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 00:09:00
14OFF-GRID POWER - HOW TO SOLDER WIRE 00:08:00
15 VIDEO - HOW TO MAKE TWIST-ON AND CRIMPED WIRE CONNECTIONS 00:08:00
Certificate and Transcript
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