The ‘Integration of Renewable Energy in Buildings’ course offers you a unique opportunity to explore the cutting edge of sustainable architecture and energy solutions. As demand for eco-friendly and energy-efficient buildings continues to rise, professionals with expertise in solar thermal energy, photovoltaics, small wind turbine energy and biomass energy are in high demand. This course is designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of these cutting-edge technologies and how they can be seamlessly integrated into modern building designs. Through engaging online content, you will gain valuable insights and skills that will enhance your career prospects in the rapidly growing renewable energy sector. By choosing this course, you will position yourself at the forefront of a transformative industry, ready to contribute to a more sustainable future.
Integration of Renewable Energy into Buildings
Architecture, construction and urban planning
40 hours
Introduction
Objectives
- To analyse the principles of integrating solar thermal energy into building systems.
- To assess the efficiency of photovoltaic systems for sustainable energy solutions.
- To identify the potential of small wind turbines in urban environments.
- To understand the use of biomass energy in residential and commercial buildings.
- To compare renewable energy technologies with a view to achieving optimal integration into buildings.
- To assess the economic impacts of integrating renewable energy sources into buildings.
- To explore innovative designs for integrating multiple renewable energy sources.
Table of Contents
UNIT 1. SOLAR THERMAL ENERGY
Principles of Solar Energy Conversion
Resource Assessment
Low-Temperature Solar Energy
Solar Air Conditioning
Concentrated Solar Power
UNIT 2. PHOTOVOLTAICS
The Photovoltaic Effect
Components of a Photovoltaic System
Current Status of the Technology and the Market
Design and Calculation of Photovoltaic Systems
Standards and Regulations
UNIT 3. SMALL WIND TURBINE ENERGY
Resource Assessment
Description of the Technology
Dimensioning and Calculation of the Energy Generated
Small Wind Turbine Installations in Urban Environments
The Economic and Environmental Impact of Wind Energy
UNIT 4. BIOMASS ENERGY
Biomass Use
Energy Use
Use in Construction
Systems and Equipment
District Headquarters