Exploring Renewable Energy Schemes
Exploring Renewable Energy Schemes is a £39/mo intermediate-level course from Coursera, typically completed in 12 hrs (around 12 study hours).
- Price
- £39/mo
- Duration
- 12 hrs
- Level
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 12 hours
- Provider
- Coursera
About this course
An accessible introduction to photovoltaic, wind and low-head hydro renewable energy schemes. You will understand the characteristics of each key technology, assess system requirements for different contexts, and plan small-scale renewable installations — hands-on knowledge directly applicable to renewable energy technician roles.
What you will be able to do
- Carry out working-at-height, rescue and first-aid procedures
- Install and commission a compliant PV system
- Install and commission heat pump systems safely
- Assess hazards specific to turbine environments
- Assess property suitability and system sizing
- Assess site suitability, shading and yield
Highlights
- Understand photovoltaic solar panel systems and their requirements
- Analyse wind energy systems and site suitability
- Explore low-head hydro schemes for small-scale generation
- Assess system requirements for renewable installations
- Plan and scope a small-scale renewable energy installation
Questions people ask
How much does Exploring Renewable Energy Schemes cost?
Exploring Renewable Energy Schemes costs £39/mo through Coursera. Prices are checked against the provider's UK listing and can change.
How long does Exploring Renewable Energy Schemes take?
The provider lists 12 hrs. That works out at roughly 12 study hours in total.
Is Exploring Renewable Energy Schemes suitable for beginners?
It is pitched at intermediate level, so some prior experience helps.
Similar Technology courses
- PL-7008: Create Agents in Copilot Studio — Microsoft · Free · 2–4 weeks · Beginner · 18 study hours
- CS50's Introduction to Computer Science (CS50x) — edX / Harvard · Free · 5 months · Beginner · 150 study hours
- AZ-900 Microsoft Azure Fundamentals Practice Exams — Tutorials Dojo · £11.84 · Self-paced · Foundational
- Introduction to Linux (LFS101) — edX (Linux Foundation) · Free · 14 weeks · Beginner · 60 study hours
- CCNA: Cisco Certified Network Associate — Cisco · £250 · 120 hours · Intermediate · 120 study hours
- Hack The Box Academy — Hack The Box · Free · Self-paced · Intermediate · 100 study hours
Compare all UK courses · Check whether this course closes your skills gap