Introduction to Renewable Energy Course

Course Aim

The Introduction to Renewable Energy training course intends to provide an overview of the different green energy technologies available in the market for the decarbonisation of industry. Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to identify renewable energy technologies and energy optimisation strategies that can be deployed in the company they represent, based on the company's site settings, operational requirements, and available resources.

 

Overview

The training course will cover technologies for production of renewable electricity, optimisation of energy use, delivery of no- and low-carbon thermal energy, as well as heat recovery.

 

Namely, solar photovoltaics, wind turbines, battery energy storage systems, heat pumps, applications for deep geothermal energy, combined heat and power systems, green hydrogen production systems, biomass-based fuels production systems and applications, and, technologies to recover waste process heat will be addressed, as well as demand side management strategies and considerations on grid connection.

 

For each technology, the training course will cover working principles, possible configurations, advantages and disadvantages and design considerations. Drivers for energy transition and an explanation of key economic indicators for evaluation of economic feasibility of renewable energy projects will also be contemplated.

Target Audience

Facility managers, ESG Managers, and Energy Managers – from both SMEs and large-scale companies

 

Course Details

- Date: 18th and 19th of November, 2025

- Duration: 2 days

- Time: 9.30 AM - 5 PM

- Method: On-site

- Location: IMR Mullingar

- Course outline: Available by request.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the training course, the learner will be able to:
1. Describe at least 5 green energy technologies that can be deployed on industrial settings
2.  Identify at least 2 strategies to optimise energy consumption
3. Calculate the energy production potential of a solar PV or wind turbine field
4. Identify suitable thermal energy production systems, out of 5 possible options, based on the available resources of a site.
5. Interpret at least 4 key economic indicators to assess green energy technologies.

 

Facilitator's Profile

Diana Vaz

She is a renewable energy technologist at IMR, where during the past year managed the development of the Green Book - a comprehensive guide that demystified the complexities of several renewable energy technologies - and managed and co-developed a toolkit for assessment of renewable energy technologies, tested through the delivery of 5 feasibility assessments for manufacturing companies.

Diana has a strong mix of experience in applied research and consultancy in the area of renewable energy engineering and sustainability. Academically, she holds a Bachelor and Master degree in Mechanical Engineering, with specialisation in Energy and Environment, and a postgraduate diploma in Circular Economy.

 

Certification

12 hours CPD-Approved Engineers Ireland Accreditation.

 

Funding is available for qualifying companies. Find out if you qualify by registering your interest below.