Outline and Invitation – Introduction to
Renewable Energy Technologies, 12 th – 13th
November 2012 at EARTH University
Introduction
In order to implement renewable energy technologies in Costa Rica, one of the most important instruments is
the education of personnel who are able to handle technology and design as well as the compilation, building,
operation and maintenance of systems.
The project REN@EARTH will implement capacity-building on renewable energy (RE). The aim is to strengthen
the basis for an increased use of renewable energy technologies in order to reduce carbon emissions and
energy imports. By facilitating know-how transfer the foundation for a sustainable local value creation shall be
built.
This overview seminar is part of the REN@EARTH project. We would like to offer an introduction to renewable
energy technologies, their use and their applications, to interested people from the Limon region. The aim of
these classes is awareness rising for new technologies and also allowing the building of a network and setting
up a dialogue between relevant stakeholders and the interested public.
Objectives
At the end of the two-day seminar participants will have:
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broad view of the technologies Photovoltaic, Solar Thermal, Bioenergy and Hydropower
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an understanding of technical aspects of these technologies
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a grasp on applications and examples
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knowledge of economic principles
Target groups and prerequisites for application
The target group for the seminar consists of interested people, preferentially from the Limón area, that can
fulfil the following requirements:
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good command of the English language
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practical experience in the use of standard instruments
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sound knowledge of Mathematics and Physics
Content
The seminar will address the technologies Photovoltaics, Solar Thermal, Hydro Power and Bioenergy and cover
the following topics:
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Basics of the technology and components
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Operation and maintenance
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Applications and project examples
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Economic aspects
Language
The seminar will be taught in English; also all materials used will be in English. A simultaneous translation
service into Spanish shall be provided.
Lecturers
The training will be given by Katie Brown, Martin Schnauss and Dr. Volkhard Scholz, trainers from the
Renewables Academy (RENAC) in Berlin.
Materials and Certificates
Participants will get printed handouts and a certificate of attendance at the end of the seminar.
Application procedure
There are several relevant dates and deadlines included in the application process:
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Deadline for application is Monday, 15th October 2012.
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The 20 most promising candidates will be invited to take part.
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Interested persons please send the attached application form to Ms. Mildred Linkimer
([email protected])
Selected participants will be informed at the end of October.
What are the costs for participation?
REN@EARTH is supported by the German Government, therefore attending the seminar can be offered free of
charge. Nonetheless all participants have to cover their costs for transportation, room and board, or other type
of costs, or eventualities, that might be incurred by the participants. For room and board at EARTH University
from 11 – 13 November, the charge will be $130.00 USD.
Who is behind REN@EARTH?
REN@EARTH project was designed by EARTH University in Costa Rica and the Renewables Academy (RENAC) in
Berlin. The project is financed with funds from the International Climate Protection Initiative of the Federal
Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMU), http://www.bmuklimaschutzinitiative.de/en/news