Solar Power
Certificate Course - Energy Engineering - EE.1.3.I26
| Date | Nov 19-20, 2026 |
| Duration | 2 days |
| Location | On campus - Karlsruhe |
| Language | English |
| ECTS | upon request |
| Cost | 1,550€ |
Course prerequisites
Physics, thermodynamics, material sciences, fluid dynamics from the bachelor level, practical technical experience gained during a professional career is helpful, but not obligatory required.
Fundamentals
Provision of fundamental key parameters thermal solar energy. Transmission of the principal capabilities but also their constraints.
Technology
Supply of the essential physical laws, the relationship of the most important parameters and their scaling laws. Analyse different systems options with respect to performance and economics.
Applications
Transfer of the physical understanding in technical solutions (material choice, component fabrication, compilation of components to a system).
What you´ll explore
- Solar energy potential, radiation behavior, and atmospheric effects on energy yield
- Fundamentals of solar thermal systems, absorber design, and solar concentration methods
- Materials, efficiency, durability, and engineering constraints of solar collectors
- Thermal-hydraulics and thermodynamics for solar power plant component design
- System integration and performance analysis of solar thermal power plants
- Solar thermal power generation technologies and thermal energy storage solutions
Your key takeaways
- Gain knowledge of the technical fundaments for the utilization of solar thermal energy, its capabilities and limitations.
- Provisions of physical laws and translation to engineering conditions.
- Acquisition of capability to conduct back-on the envelope calculations on performance limits of solar thermal systems.
- Fundamental understanding of interconnection of technical systems to generate heat and electricity and provisions of skills to identify leading parameters in a technical configuration.
Taught by recognized experts in Solar Power
Benefit from the knowledge of leading specialists with extensive experience in research and industry. Their deep expertise guarantees a course of outstanding academic and practical quality.
Prof. Dr. Ron Dagan
Prof. Dr. Ron Dagan is an adjunct professor of reactor engineering at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology. He works in nuclear engineering, particularly reactor physics, nuclear safety, and waste disposal. He has authored multiple scientific publications on radionuclides and reactor systems and teaches courses on nuclear energy and reactor technology.
Who should attend
This course is particularly beneficial for professionals in the following fields
- Engineers and technical professionals in the energy sector
Electrical engineers, energy engineers, physicists, materials scientists, and professionals in semiconductor or solar technologies who develop, design, size, or optimize photovoltaic systems. - Planners and project managers for energy systems
Energy consultants, building services engineers (MEP planners), architects (with a focus on building integration), PV project managers, as well as professionals in energy supply companies and grid operator organizations. - Professionals in energy policy, sustainability, and business
Staff working in ministries, public authorities, international organizations, NGOs, corporate strategy, or investment departments who assess energy scenarios, decarbonization pathways, market mechanisms, and cost developments. - Researchers and early-career academics
PhD candidates, postdoctoral researchers, and academic staff in the fields of renewable energy, semiconductor physics, materials science, or energy system modeling.
Advance your career with KIT-level expertise
Benefit from the reputation of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) while gaining practical skills, flexible learning opportunities, and a recognized certificate to support your long-term professional growth.
Flexibility
Gain focused expertise in a specific field without committing to a full degree program, allowing you to build relevant knowledge efficiently and integrate learning seamlessly into your professional routine.
Relevance
Benefit from high-quality academic content combined with practical insights, delivered by experienced experts, supporting continuous, lifelong learning while ensuring direct applicability in real-world scenarios.
Advancement
Enhance your professional profile with a recognized certificate, demonstrating your commitment to ongoing development and supporting your career with tangible, verifiable credentials.
About HECTOR School
HECTOR School, the Technology Business School of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), is a leading provider of executive education in technology-driven fields.
For this course, participants who successfully complete the examination can earn a KIT certificate with ECTS credits, which may be credited toward our Executive Master of Science or Advanced Studies Programs, subject to content alignment.