Green Tech Skillnet – HV, Grid and Energy Storage courses
Green Tech Skillnet HV, Grid and Energy Storage courses
For more information including how to register for either of the programmes outlined below, please visit: https://www.greentechskillnet.com/
- Certificate in Renewable Energy Systems
The Level 7 Certificate in Renewable Energy Systems (40 ETCS) is a part-time, blended learning programme designed to upskill technicians and engineers in the specialist areas of Renewable Energy and HV / MV Electrical Systems. The programme aims to equip the learner with the skills and knowledge required to plan and design renewable energy projects that require connection to the national Electrical Grid in Ireland.
Closing date for applications: 21st of February 2025
Course start date: 28th of February 2025
Eligibility: A minimum of a level 6 qualification in Electrical Trades, Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering or a cognisant discipline. Cognisant disciplines may include, but are not limited to: Electronic Engineering, Building Services, Mechanical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Physics or Environmental Science.
Applicants must meet the English language entry requirements.
Candidates who do not currently meet the academic entry requirements for the course may consider applying using the Recognition of Prior Learning process.
Technical fields which may be considered under the RPL process include, but are not limited to: HVAC Technician, Facilities Managers, Energy Assessors, Solar/Wind Farm Technicians, BEMS Technicians, General Maintenance Technicians, Facilities Maintenance Technicians, Quantity Surveyors, Electrical Estimators.
Delivery: One Friday per week up to May 2026, commencing Friday 28th February 2025, in SETU Waterford.
2. Fundamentals of Modern Energy Storage Solutions
Certification: Level 9 NFQ, 5 ECTS
Start date: 11 March 2025
Application Deadline: 04 March 2025
Price: €550 per person
Prerequisite: Level 8 in related discipline
This course accepts Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), enabling applicants to leverage relevant previous experience or qualifications toward meeting course requirements.
Overview: This module involves a comprehensive exploration of the need for energy storage and explores modern energy storage techniques, including electrochemical, thermal, and mechanical methods. It will explore the principles of each energy storage technology, their real-world applications, with a focus on efficiency, scalability and sustainability. The course also includes ethical considerations and the potential environmental impact of energy storage and possible benefits for renewable energy landscape.
Module Learning Outcomes
- Understand the different energy storage technologies available such as electrochemical, thermal, and mechanical methods.
- Evaluate the efficiency, limitations, and scalability of various energy storage systems.
- Assess the environmental and economic impacts of energy storage solutions.
- Apply mathematical reasoning to analyse storage performance in real-world applications.
- Explore innovations in energy storage that are shaping the future of renewable energy integration.
Course Content
Topics to be covered include:
- Energy storage technologies, role of energy storage in sustainable energy systems and the environmental aspects of energy storage.
- Mechanical energy storage, pumped hydroelectric storage, compressed air energy storage and flywheel energy storage.
- Thermal energy storage, sensible and latent heat storage, ice/water thermal storage and phase change materials.
- Chemical energy storage, batteries (overview), hydrogen storage and synthetic natural gas production.
- Other energy storage technologies covered will include gravitational energy storage electromagnetic energy storage and supercapacitors
Who should attend
- Professionals and students interested in the energy storage sector, particularly those seeking an understanding of green energy storage.
Professionals involved in energy storage solutions come from a broad range of backgrounds. Key job titles relevant to this area include:
- Energy Storage Engineer
- Battery Systems Analyst
- Electrical Engineer
- Energy Systems Designer
- Grid Integration Specialist
Course details: This is a blended learning course, featuring live online sessions, recorded lectures, self-paced assessment and quizzes and one practical field trip or lab session.
