Training you can grasp / The newly extended Training Center of the Renewables Academy (RENAC) allows renewable energy technologies to be experienced in practice.

Berlin (ots) - The Renewables Academy AG (RENAC) has enlarged its
Training Center for renewable energy technologies. Now occupying a
total of 200 sqm, it includes technical equipment for solar thermal,
photovoltaic and, from June, also wind energy systems. Coinciding
with the expansion of the Training Center, RENAC has also published
their course program for the second half of 2009. For the first time
the open program of training courses will, in addition to the solar
thermal and photovoltaic training, now offer courses on energy
efficiency in buildings, energy efficiency in industry and commerce
as well as on wind energy.

Since its founding in December 2007, over 500 engineers,
technicians, energy suppliers, network operators, project developers,
employees from government, public authorities and banks,
entrepreneurs and sales staff have trained with RENAC. The extended
RENAC Training Center now offers sufficient capacity for the
technical and non-technical training requirements of these different
target groups.

So for example, in photovoltaics, the effect of radiation and tilt
on the performance of different modules can be tested and visualized.
Exercises can be undertaken on the practical assembly of different
systems on different types of roof. The mounting of inverters as well
as the electrical connection can be taught using several PV
demonstration systems.

For solar thermal systems, several experimental configurations
allow exercises covering all steps up to the initial operation of the
system - from the undertaking of pressure tests through the rinsing,
filling and venting of the systems to the setting of initial
pressure, working pressure and flow rate. Similarly, the
commissioning of a solar regulator, the exchange of different
components or the control of system parameters can be practically
trained.

In the field of wind energy, training anemometers are available
for measurements of local wind speed. In addition, instruments for
determining the output of a wind generator as a function of blade
shape, number of blades, blade position and wind speed are available.

The practical training is supplemented through the computer suite,
where training in software for planning and dimensioning of
installations is carried out.

Further Information: www.renac.de

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Contact:
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D-10119 Berlin Germany
Tel: +49.(0)30.5268 958 73, Fax: +49.(0)30.5268 958 99,
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