About the Course
The transition to a low-carbon economy requires more than just goodwill; it requires a rigorous, data-driven approach to renewable energy systems. Organizations today demand results they can prove, meaning you must be capable of conducting site resource assessments, calculating capacity factors, drafting bankable PPAs, modeling degradation rates, and navigating complex grid interconnection requirements. This course provides that technical foundation, moving away from generic business cases toward high-fidelity engineering and financial modeling. We utilize internationally recognized standards such as the ISO 50001 energy management system and the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol to ensure your reporting is globally credible. This training turns scattered technical knowledge into a structured system for asset lifecycle management.
During this 5-day intensive program, you will gain hands-on experience with the tools and methodologies used by industry leaders. What you will learn includes the application of the RETScreen Clean Energy Management software for feasibility analysis and the use of PVsyst or similar modeling logic for solar performance forecasting. While we introduce the conceptual physics of various technologies, our focus is on the practitioner's application: how to optimize a system for maximum yield and minimum risk. You will practice conducting sensitivity analyses on financial models and simulating grid stability scenarios. This course is specifically designed for professionals who must deliver under tight regulatory deadlines and budget constraints, providing a clear roadmap for taking a project from initial site identification through to successful commissioning and long-term operations.
Target Audience
This course is essential for professionals tasked with the technical design, financial appraisal, or strategic oversight of clean energy transitions.
This course is designed for:
- Renewable Energy Project Managers overseeing utility-scale solar or wind installations
- Sustainability Consultants developing decarbonization roadmaps for corporate clients
- Energy Investment Analysts evaluating the bankability of renewable energy systems
- Grid Integration Engineers managing the connection of distributed energy resources
- Corporate ESG Officers reporting on Scope 2 emissions and RE100 targets
- Utility Operations Managers transitioning from thermal to variable renewable generation
- Renewable Procurement Specialists negotiating Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs)
- Environmental Compliance Officers ensuring adherence to international IEC standards
- Infrastructure Policy Advisors drafting frameworks for national energy transitions
- EPC Contract Managers supervising the construction of renewable energy assets
Course Objectives
This course equips you to design, execute, and measure renewable energy systems that meet technical performance standards, regulatory requirements, and financial benchmarks.
By the end of this course, you'll be able to:
- Assess current energy profiles using the LCOE framework to identify optimization opportunities
- Apply RETScreen methodologies to conduct comprehensive clean energy project feasibility studies
- Calculate energy yield assessments for solar and wind assets using industry-standard metrics
- Design hybrid renewable energy systems that integrate battery energy storage for grid stability
- Evaluate PPA structures to ensure project bankability and long-term financial viability
- Navigate grid interconnection requirements based on IEEE 1547 and local utility codes
- Implement automated performance monitoring systems using SCADA and AI-driven analytics
- Synthesize technical data into a decarbonization roadmap for executive stakeholder reporting
Requirements & Prerequisites
Participants should have a basic understanding of business finance or engineering principles. No prior experience with renewable energy systems is required, though familiarity with Microsoft Excel for basic modeling exercises is highly recommended.
Local Application and Business Return
How participants can apply the training in local operating conditions, and the return their organisation can plan for.
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Expected ROI
Training Methodology
This is a practical, outcome-driven course designed to turn renewable energy aspirations into measurable action and credible reporting through hands-on application.
Methodology includes:
- Hands-on LCOE calculation exercise using real-world project cost and yield datasets
- Scenario simulation requiring PPA negotiation decisions under fluctuating market price constraints
- Technical audit of a solar PV site using an IEC-compliant performance checklist
- Grid integration mapping exercise identifying bottlenecks for distributed energy resource connections
- Case study analysis of successful hybrid projects in the industrial and utility sectors
- Group workshop producing a 5-year corporate decarbonization roadmap with measurable KPIs
- Reflection exercise benchmarking current organizational energy practices against ISO 50001 standards
Upcoming Sessions
Next available dates worldwide
Certification
Recognized credentials that advance your career
Participants who complete the Renewable Energy Solutions Training Program earn a Trainingcred Certificate of Achievement, demonstrating professional competence and alignment with global standards in learning and development.
NITA Accredited
Accredited by the National Industrial Training Authority, ensuring programs meet nationally recognized standards of quality and relevance.
CPD Certified
Recognized by the CPD Certification Service, ensuring every program meets internationally benchmarked standards of professional excellence.
Why this course earns its place on your CV
Accredited training, practitioner trainers, and peers on the same career track — the three things real expertise is built on.
Career Advancement
- Fast-track your career with cutting-edge renewable energy expertise.
- Become a sought-after professional in a rapidly growing industry.
- Equip yourself with the skills needed for tomorrow's energy jobs today.
Expert Delivery
- Learn directly from leading renewable energy experts and pioneers.
- Course content designed by industry leaders with real-world experience.
- Gain insider insights only available through our expert-led sessions.
Practical Skills Application
- Master practical, hands-on techniques in solar, wind, and bio-energy systems.
- Transform theory into practice with interactive simulations and projects.
- Leave the course ready to implement sustainable energy solutions effectively.
Tools and platforms relevant to this field
Examples Sweden teams may encounter, and that may be featured in training where they support the confirmed course scope.
These are field-relevant examples, not a promise that every tool will be covered. Exact coverage depends on the confirmed course scope, participant needs, and delivery format.
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PVsyst PVsyst SAUsed to model solar energy yield, losses, and bankable production estimates for project appraisal.
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HOMER Pro UL SolutionsUsed to size and compare hybrid renewable systems with storage and to test dispatch and cost scenarios.
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MATLAB MathWorksUsed for performance modelling, scenario analysis, and engineering calculations in complex energy systems.
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Microsoft Excel MicrosoftUsed for financial modelling, IRR analysis, PPA comparison, and project risk registers.
