Short course/CPD
Renewable Energy: An Executive Perspective
Course date: Please enquire
Course overview
The Renewable Energy sector is one of the fastest growing industries in the world. The opportunities for investment are plentiful and the returns promise to be immense. This five day non-technical course aims to provide an executive level overview of the key aspects of the industry including financing, legislation and marketing. Delegates will find the content of this course useful to aid decision making and planning, and to maximise the potential this sector can offer.
Location
Cranfield University is located at the very heart of the UK – within the innovation triangle between London and the cities of Oxford and Cambridge.
Our central location provides easy access from the M1, excellent main line rail service as well as proximity to key international airports. Set in rolling countryside, Cranfield offers a rich, rural landscape complemented by thriving towns and picturesque villages.
- Road: We are just 10 minutes from Junctions 13 & 14 of the M1 motorway. There is free parking on campus.
- Rail: Milton Keynes or Bedford
- Air: London Luton (22 miles), Heathrow (50 miles) or Birmingham (70 miles).
Course fee:
£2,450
Accommodation fee:
Accommodation fee is based on arrival Sunday pm includes all evening meals. Check out is on Friday.
£500
Speakers
- Professor Feargal Brennan, Cranfield University
- Professor John Sharp, Cranfield University
- Dr Athanasios Kolios, Cranfield University
- Mr James Ingram, Xodus Group
- Mr John Jenkins, Xodus Group
- Professor Robert Lee, Cardiff University
- Mr Robert Whillock, Lloyd’s Register
- Mr Adam Piper, Griffiths & Armour Insurance Brokers
Course Director
Department of Offshore, Process & Energy Engineering
School of Engineering
T: +44 (0) 1234 758249
F: +44 (0) 1234 751206
How to register
Further information
For more information on this course or booking details please contact:
Academic Operations Unit
T: + 44 (0) 1234 754192
E: shortcourse@cranfield.ac.uk
Course description
The course aims to give delegates a greater understanding and appreciation for specific aspects of Renewable Energy projects such as planning, construction and operation.
In order to fulfil this objective, the course will cover the following areas:
- Context and Background of Renewable Energy Projects
- Renewable Energy Technologies
- Renewable Energy Economics
- Energy Law and Policy
- Risk, Certification and Insurance.
Context and Background of Renewable Energy Projects
- World energy consumption.
- Global energy markets. European and World Trends.
- Evolution of RE, Energy and Emissions Trade, Opportunities, Threats, Emerging Markets.
- Emissions’ medium and long term targets
- Lessons learnt from management of RE projects.
- Economic Recession and RE.
- Debate on environmental sustainability.
Renewable Energy Technologies
- Evolution of RE Technologies.
- Classification (onshore-offshore/marine).
- Comparison of fossil fuel and RE energy sources (economics, applications).
- Wind Power (offshore-onshore, domestic-large scale).
- Solar Power (solar radiation, solar thermal-collector elements, concentrated solar power (CSP) photovoltaics).
- Hydroelectric (classification, water turbines, small scale hydroelectricity).
- Geothermal (technology, installed capacity).
- Emerging Technologies.
- World and European Energy Map workshop (total installed capacity per region and technology).
Renewable Energy Economics
- Government support for renewable energy.
- Electricity market reform.
- LCOE and project economics.
- Project risks.
- Funding requirements and sources.
- Detailed project models and costs.
Energy Law and Policy
- Onshore installations: EU and UK legislation (Energy Act 2004, 2008, 2010).
- Offshore installations: Offshore Installations under the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS, Territorial Sea Convention, custom).
- Exercise of prescriptive and enforcement jurisdiction.
- Installations in the territorial sea.
- Installations in the Exclusive Economic Zone.
- Removal and Decommissioning of Offshore Installations.
- Protection of the Marine Environment.
Certification and Insurance
- Risk factors (What are the risks that a renewable energy project can be subjected to, throughout its lifecycle).
- Insurance (How would an insurer view a renewable energy project, e.g. what are the risks that an insurance company will want to see mitigated).
- Certification regimes (A high level review of the different types of regulatory regimes in place around the world and how they can and might impact on renewable energy).
- Standards, Rules and Regulations (What are the different national, international standards bodies as well as the various documents issued by classification societies).
- Certification processes (What would the certification process typically be for a renewable energy project).
- Case Studies and Examples.
Who should attend? The course is best suited to managers/executives already involved in or planning to get involved in the emerging and rapidly developing field of the Renewable Energy industry. Technical Knowledge is not essential in order to fully attend this course, therefore it can be useful to:
- Investors and Entrepreneurs
- Design and Technical Managers
- Project Managers
- Marketing, Finance or Legal professionals
- Certification Bodies and Societies
- Design, Mechanical and Environmental Engineers.
Requirements for maximum course benefit:
Practical knowledge of the current developments on Renewable Energy market, would allow delegates to get the maximum benefit of this course.
For any query regarding our short courses, please e-mail: opee-courses@cranfield.ac.uk
