Module: Renewables
This certificate module combines four complementary short courses in a structured learning path.
Participants build a broad understanding of renewable energy systems and sustainable power generation, from the fundamentals of photovoltaics and wind and water power to solar thermal technologies and geothermal energy applications.
General Information
| Dates | Nov 16 - 28, 2026 |
| Duration | 10 days |
| Location | On campus - Karlsruhe |
| Language | English |
| ECTS | 6 |
| Cost | 3,950 € |
Further questions?
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Senior Program Consultant
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Program Structure
The full certificate module consists of four interconnected short courses. While each course can be attended individually, the complete module offers a coherent learning journey through renewable energy technologies, covering the fundamentals of photovoltaics, wind and water power, as well as solar and geothermal energy systems and their practical applications.
Solar Power
Introduction to thermal solar energy systems, physical principles, material and component technologies, and performance and economic evaluation methods.
| Date | Nov 19 - 20, 2026 |
| Duration | 2 days |
Water power
Introduction to hydropower systems, energy conversion principles, hydropower technologies, and operation, maintenance, and future developments in water and ocean energy.
| Date | Nov 23 - 24, 2026 |
| Duration | 2 days |
Goethermal Power
Introduction to thermal solar energy systems, physical principles, material and component technologies, and performance and economic evaluation methods.
| Date | Nov 26 - 27, 2026 |
| Duration | 2 days |
How the Courses Fit Together
Participants first build a foundation in renewable energy technologies and energy conversion principles, then explore photovoltaic, wind, and water power systems, and finally deepen their knowledge through solar thermal and geothermal energy applications.
Who Should Attend
This module is designed for professionals seeking a structured introduction to renewable energy technologies and sustainable power systems, with a focus on photovoltaics, wind and water power, as well as solar thermal and geothermal energy applications.
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Engineers and technical professionals interested in renewable energy systems, photovoltaic technologies, and energy conversion principles
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Energy consultants, planners, architects, and project managers involved in the design, integration, and operation of energy infrastructure
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Professionals in energy policy, sustainability, business, and investment seeking to understand decarbonization pathways, energy markets, and renewable energy economics
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Researchers and academics looking to strengthen their knowledge of renewable energy technologies, materials, and energy system modeling
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Professionals who want a coherent learning path from foundational renewable energy concepts to specialized applications and system analysis
Ready to Join the Full Module?
Book the complete module to benefit from a coherent learning journey across all three certificate courses.