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Introduction to Renewables

One day course

19 October 2010 - James Watt Conference Centre, East Kilbride | other dates for this event (at foot of page)

Details :

This course will provide a comprehensive introduction to renewable energy technologies.  It will allow the participant to make a fundamental assessment of the energy efficiency and cost of a particular renewable technology in relation to Scotland.

The course will:

  • Outline the regulations, planning constraints and conservation legislation in relation to energy
  • Define and discuss sustainability and the importance of energy efficiency and conservation
  • Describe and discuss the main principles of Renewable Technology Systems
  • Review each of the main types of renewable systems and discuss their basic principles of operation and appropriate locations for their use
  • Provide guidance on what further information can be found

Programme :

  • Renewable energy systems
  • Why are renewable energy systems and sustainability so important
  • Review of the following technologies:
    • Elecrticity generated by Photovoltaics 
    • Solar Thermal, Solar Water Heating and Thermal Mass Storage
    • Heat Pumps: Air, Water and Ground Source 
    • Biomass and Wood  Heating
    • Wind Generators:  Small and Medium Scale
    • Integrating and controlling renewable energy technologies
  • Case studies to demonstrate the benefits of each of the above technologies 
  • Summary of most effective systems

At the end of the course candidates should feel confident about starting to think about installing or specifying a particular renewable technology.

Cost:

£250 + VAT

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Intended audience :
M & E Contractors, Owners, Directors, Sole traders, Managers, Facilities and Building Managers, Building Services Engineers, Engineers of Building Services companies and those who require a basic understanding of the renewable technologies currently available in the UK. 

Online booking :
This event can be booked online at a cost of £250.00 (plus £43.75 VAT) - Total £293.75 per person.

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For more information:
BRE Training
train@bre.co.uk
01923 664829

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