The Nelson Mandela University will be hosting the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) qualification programme the Certified Renewable Energy Professional (REP) from 20-23 September 2016.
In partnership with the Energy Training Foundation (EnTF), the sole approved training partner for the Southern African region of the AEE, the Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and IT at NMU was the ideal choice for the EnTF to expand its training programs to other regions within Southern Africa. NMU boasts excellent facilities for practical visits within its surrounds.
REP is a 3 day training course with a voluntary international examination on the 4th day. No pre-requisites for attending the training required.
Candidates will have the additional benefit of visiting the NMU’s facilities like the PV test lab, the outdoor renewable energy research facility, the algae biomass plant, as well as take a ride in the solar car which is parked in the solar carport and charging station near the Engineering Building. In addition, visitors arriving a day earlier will be able to visit the completely off-grid Rhino House at Crossways farm just outside of Port Elizabeth, and a few kilometres further the towering beauty of Jeffreys Bay’s wind farms.
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NMU lecturer, Sean Poole, has been accredited to train the REP syllabus for the AEE. The REP course provides a comprehensive overview of alternative energy sources, applications, technologies and strategies, which when brought together, provide a foundation and means for meeting an organization's renewable energy and sustainability goals. The lecture explores the various forms of low-carbon energy sources, as well as the environmental impacts of alternative energy. The latest developments relating to wind power systems, solar thermal heating and photovoltaic generation, geothermal heating, and electrical production, bio-fuels, waste-to-energy systems, energy storage, fuel cells, and hydroelectric power among others will be discussed. Economic issues, along with financial methodologies and incentives will also be considered.
Specific areas covered in this program will include:
- Assessments of the various forms of renewable energy
- Case examples of renewable energy projects
- An assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of renewable energy applications
- Using renewable energy solutions in building applications
- An eye opening look at new opportunities for using renewable energy
- Strategies for making a business case for using renewables
- Lessons learned and pitfalls to avoid
About REP Certification
Any person may book to attend the REP training. The examination towards qualifying for the international Certification is optional. Criteria includes passing the exam with 70%, and submitting your work experience and CV.