Enabling sustainable change through the power of knowledge
DWEcoCo organises regular one-day Training Workshops on renewable energy technologies, sustainable design and the retrofitting of existing buildings as part of our commitment to developing sustainable knowledge in the building industry and all parties interested in the built environment. Our courses provide practical information and the knowledge base required to undertake real projects in confidence.
Planning Small-scale Renewable Electricity Generation Systems
One-day Training Workshops
The use of renewable energy sources to produce electricity at local level is gaining huge momentum globally. In Ireland, an increasing number of communities, businesses and householders are tapping into wind and solar energy at their site to produce green electricity for their own use.
Owners of micro-generators can now:
Connect their solar or wind power systems to the grid;
Reduce their electricity bills and generate a revenue from exporting their surplus power to the grid;
Receive financial support for their investment in micro-generation.
Our one-day training workshops have been designed to provide you with the practical knowledge required to plan a small-scale solar or wind power project for a house, a business or a farm.
By the end of the day, you should have the knowledge base to:
Understand how micro-generators work and can be used in residential and business applications;
Identify major components and typical layouts of grid-connected systems;
Assess a site for a micro-generation project;
Estimate the expected electricity output from a micro-generator;
Conduct a simple lifecycle cost analysis of the project;
Identify relevant standards, regulations and approvals required;
Be aware of health and safety issues;
Understand the installation and commissioning process;
Be familiar with financial incentives & funding sources.
If you wish to book a place at one of our next workshop, download the relevant flyer above, complete the registration form and return it to us with your payment.
For more information on these workshops and other training opportunities provided by DWEcoCo, please do not hesitate to contact us at training@dwme.ie
