Academic services

With its foundation in 2008, RENAC started close cooperations with the Technische Universität Berlin (Technical University Berlin) and the Berliner Hochschule für Technik (Berlin University of Applied Sciences) and has since expanded its range of higher education-related services.

To create sustainable green energy markets, RENAC has developed an integrated approach for rendering services and sharing expertise with the academic sector.

This approach covers both short-term and long-term interventions, and includes:

University Cooperations (Partnership Programmes)
Building Capacity Services for Universities
Development and Provision of Learning Content
Establishment of Renewable Energy Training Centres and Training for Training Centre Staff
International Expert and Lecturer Service

Over the years, RENAC has collaborated with universities from around the world to provide the educational programming and capacity building services necessary to help educate and train green energy sector professionals and stakeholders.

We partner with academic institutions to deliver graduate programmes on renewable energy (RE) finance and technology.

The following RENAC’s academic programmes are undertaken in partnership with universities.

MBA renewables

MBA Renewables is the first and only distance-learning MBA programme focused on renewable energy and energy efficiency. The international study programme has been jointly offered by Berliner Hochschule für Technik (BHT) and the Renewables Academy since 2011.

In collaboration

Master of Science in Business Management

The Master of Science in Business Management with a major in Green Energy and Climate Finance qualifies professionals for management positions in international companies and organisations.

It focuses on project management and applications, and participants will acquire strategic as well as operational skills.

In collaboration

Especialización en Energías Renovables

RENAC, in collaboration with EARTH University in Costa Rica, offers the programme Especialización en Energías Renovables to contribute to the integral development of all those who wish to implement renewable technologies in Latin America.

In collaboration

In-person, full time

Curriculum development

Conduction of the 6-credit points module “Renewable Power Technology”:

Lecturers
Practical exercises
Assignment

Technische Universität Berlin, Germany

Since 2008

Berliner Hochschule für Technik, Germany

Since 2011

Distance learning with 1 week on-campus, part time

Curriculum development

Conduction of the elective module “Advanced Practical Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Implementation”

Lecturers
Practical exercises
Assignment

Update of learning material
International Marketing

EARTH University, Costa Rica

2014 – 2024

Specialisation in Renewable Energy

Distance learning with 1 week on-campus, part time

Update and provision of online learning material for the entire programme

International Marketing

Berlin School of Economics and Law, Germany

Since 2021

Master of Science in Business Management

Distance learning with 1 week on-campus, part time

Conduction of Modules on Green Energy and Climate Finance

Update of learning material

RENAC horizontally integrates solar photovoltaic (PV), solar thermal, and wind technology content into existing engineering, economics, law, and architecture degree programmes. Main service is to provide content on renewable energy and energy efficiency topics to universities and faculties, providing assistance with the most effective and interactive teaching methodologies that cover the newest and most promising sustainable energy developments.

RENAC has collaborated with various universities in Latin America and the Eduardo Mondlane University in Mozambique to integrate.

Master of Science and Technology of Renewable Energy (MCTER)

Master in Management of Renewable Energy Systems (MGSER)

Revision and adaptation of existing curricula to a blended-learning concept
Provision of learning materials, exercises, and assignments for engineering and management students (25 of 120 credit points per programme)
Virtual classrooms with international renewable energy experts

University of Eduardo Mondlane, Mozambique

2020 – 2023

University of Buenos Aires, Argentina; National Engineering University, Peru; Technical University, Uruguay

Since 2019

ETRELA - Improving, Increasing and Facilitating Access to Renewable Energy Education and Training in Latin-America

Led by OLADE, supported by the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMU)

Support on the capacity needs assessments
Development of quality standards for education and trainings on renewable energy
Support for establishment of renewable energy training centres
Support in the development of curricula and training concepts adapted to local conditions
Development of train-the-trainers material
Online trainings
Implementation of train-the-trainer seminars

With its Online Academy, RENAC offers a wide range of online learning resources in the fields of renewable energy and energy efficiency for different audiences and knowledge levels, including Bachelor’s and Master’s students.
The online courses comprise a blend of educational materials, such as:

comprehensive study texts,
interactive quizzes,
dedicated online forums for support,
video presentations and lectures, and
comprehensive assignments.

To ensure the highest quality, all our online learning materials intended for universities and postgraduated programmes undergo accreditation by an independent accreditation council. Furthermore, our online courses are certified by the German public authority, ‘Zentralstelle für Fernunterricht’ (ZfU), and are built on the open-source LCMS Moodle platform.

Centre for International Postgraduate Studies of Environmental Management (CIPSEM)

International Postgraduate Course on Environmental Management for Developing Countries

Compilation and design of the online course programme on renewable energy, climate finance and climate change mitigation
Implementation of the course in the online platform (Moodle)

Provision and conduction of assignments Classrooms with international renewable energy experts

Technische Universität Dresden, Germany

Since 2020

Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, Germany

Since 2011

Alexander von Humboldt Stiftung/Foundation

International Climate Protection Fellowship Programme

Compilation and design of the seminar programme on energy policy and energy transition

Implementation of seminar

At RENAC’s headquarter in Berlin there is a small, but well-equipped renewable energy and energy efficiency training centre for practical exercises on:

Solar photovoltaics
Solar thermal
Wind energy

RENAC has worked with clients all over the world to design, establish and update renewable energy training centres.
In addition to extensive documentation and exercise instructions, RENAC offers training for staff of renewable energy training centres and in-person seminars.

Wigton Wind Farm Renewable Energy Training Center

Concept, design and provision of renewable energy training center for:

Photovoltaics
Solar thermal
Small hydro power
Wind energy

Development of instructions for trainers and train-the-trainer courses.

Wigton Wind Farm Ltd., Jamaica

2015

EARTH University, Costa Rica

2015

Centre for Research and Development of Renewable Energy

Concept, design and provision of renewable energy training center for:

Photovoltaics
Solar thermal
Wind energy

Development of instructions for trainers and train-the-trainer courses.

University of Buenos Aires, Argentina; National Engineering University, Peru; Technical University, Uruguay

2019

Concept, design and provision of renewable energy training center for:

Photovoltaics
Solar thermal
Wind energy

Development of instructions for trainers and train-the-trainer courses.

RENAC has also developed extensive professional development programmes for university graduates.

Professional development support is key to ensuring that the knowledge learned and skills acquired as part of university programmes are connected to the implementation and realisation of green energy projects.

The alumni network, ANSAP, supports mentees who reside in countries in Africa who have programmes at German educational institutes in Germany or abroad. The network guides members in the market and business development of renewable energy technology and energy efficiency projects.

RENAC’s experts pool counts professionals and specialists from the field, University lecturers and professors and RENAC team members who works as short- or long-term lecturers and trainers for RENAC.
The following topics are part of our standard portfolio:

Technologies

Photovoltaics
Solar thermal
Hydro power
Wind energy
Bioenergy
Geothermal
Energy efficiency appliances
Energy efficiency buildings

Combined technologies

Combined heat power CHP
PV diesel hybrid
Hydrogen

Cross sectoral topics

Storage
Grid integration
Finance

In addition, RENAC provides a train-the-trainer seminar focused on didactic and up to date teaching methods regularly. This seminar is available online and in-person.

Global Production Engineering (GPE)

RENAC offers the module Renewable Power Technologies and Grid Integration (RPTG) as part of the Technical University of Berlin’s Master of Science in Global Production Engineering (GPE).

In collaboration

Technical University Berlin, Germany.

GreenSkills4Dev

For the GreenSkills4Dev project, RENAC works with Eduardo Mondlane University in Maputo, Mozambique and supplying online content to aid that educational institution in expanding training capacities.

In collaboration

Eduardo Mondlane University in Maputo, Mozambique.

ETRELA

ETRELA (Educación y Formación en Energías Renovables [Renewable Energy Education and Training]) was created in cooperation with universities, the renewable energy industry, and policymakers in Argentina, Peru, and Uruguay. The project aims to increase the number of qualified professionals along the value chain of renewable energy projects.

In collaboration

Universidad de Buenos Aires; Centro de Estudios de la Actividad Regulatoria Energética CEARE en Argentina; la Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería en Perú; la Universidad Tecnológica del Uruguay.