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Certificate in Sustainable Energy
Special Purpose Award – Level 6
10 ECTS Credits
Students who complete the modules listed below will be entitled to a Certificate in Sustainable Energy (Special Purpose Award – Level 6). These modules can also be taken and certified individually.
- Introduction to Sustainable Energy Systems
- Introduction to Wind Energy
Course Code
CR_ESESY_6
Course Fee
€850
includes course notes and exam fee.
Tuesday 6.30 – 9.30 p.m.
This course aims to introduce the fundamentals of Sustainable Energy Systems. The course concentrates on energy sources which are directly utilised in building energy systems and small scale electrical generation. An appreciation of the current conditions relating to the Irish energy situation, policies, grants and support structures will be given.
The bulk of the course material will introduce the student to a wide range of potential sustainable energy sources including wind, biomass, geothermal, solar, hydro, and energy efficiency measures.
The majority of the sessions will include a visiting specialist from the area, who will have direct experience of installation, economics, planning, and operational issues associated with various energy sources.
Course Content
- Energy Sources, Use and Policy
- Wind Energy
- Wood Pellet and Chip
- Solar Thermal
- Biofuels and transport Fuels
- Geothermal and Heat Pumps
- Solar PV and Fuel Cells
- Hydroelectricity
- Domestic Energy Ratings BER/DEAP/EPBD
- Energy System Design Study
Participants are expected to work on and present a project of their own choosing.
Entry Requirements
This course is an introductory level program and is open to all.
Duration
One evening per week for 12 weeks.
Awarding Body
CIT: 5 credits at level 6 on the NFQ.
Note: This course is restricted to 10 participants. Eligible candidates will be considered on a first come first served basis.
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Course Code
CR_EWIND_X
Course Fee
€850
includes course notes
*Introductory course fee
It is envisaged that renewable energy technologies will make a major contribution to electricity production, transport and the industry sector in the near future. This is due to its environmental benefits, increasing competitiveness and the rising costs of fossil fuels. Renewable energy sources such as wind power will be used for the achievement of both national and international targets for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and green electricity generation targets.
This course will examine the energy crisis that exists in Ireland today and the need for a greater use of wind power generation. It will introduce the basics of electricity, its generation from wind power, storage and exportation to the national electricity grid. The course aims to teach everything needed for the planning of, purchasing, installation, operation and maintenance of a wind turbine suitable for domestic or small industrial uses. It is aimed at anyone interested in installing such wind turbine and associated technologies. The course will utilise the on site wind generator at Cork Institute of Technology for both theoretical and laboratory based lessons.
The course is divided into classroom and laboratory work, outside monitoring of renewable energy equipment, two assignments during the module and a final exam.
Course Content
- Wind and renewable energy introduction
- Electrical engineering principals
- Electrical generator aspects
- Wind power theory
- Site selection mathematics
- Wind generator construction, selection and sizing
- Purchasing of equipment, planning requirements and grants
- Electrical power conversion
- Electricity grid connection, transmission and embedded generation
- Commissioning, operation and maintenance
- Prediction and monitoring of wind turbine output
Entry Requirements
This course is aimed at both an introductory level and to people with a technical background. A background in engineering, mathematics, physics or electrical trade would be an advantage but is not essential. The course fee includes a detailed set of course notes and exam fee
Duration
Three hours per week for 12 weeks.
Awarding Body
CIT: 5 credits at level 6 on the NFQ
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