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Renewable Energy Institute Course Taster Session

The Renewable Energy Institute (REI) offers a wide range of state-of-the-art Renewable Energy training courses. The courses are suitable for anyone who would like [...]

Conferences Institute Announcements

The Renewable Energy Institute’s partnership with Innovation Zero

The Renewable Energy Institute is proud to announce its latest partnership with Innovation Zero. [...]

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REI Alumni Spotlight – Ousmane Sissouma, Associate Engineer, United Nations (Mali)

GMC Certificate Achievers & REI Alumni Spotlight Accredited Master in Renewable Energy Award The Renewable Energy Institute is pleased to focus on the achievements [...]

Renewable Energy Insights

What is the waste-to-energy market outlook, and what strategies can be effective in developing these projects?

Written by Hossein Nouri, Managing Director of Petro Power Construction Ltd. This article is intended to provide an understanding of the mechanics of incineration [...]

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Renewable Energy Insights

Five reasons to study with the Renewable Energy Institute

To tackle climate change it is key that we end the reliance on energy generated using fossil fuels, presently the main contributor to the [...]

Outcomes of COP27

Renewable Energy Insights

Institute Insights: What Happened at COP27?

“We are in the fight of our lives. And we are losing. Greenhouse gas emissions keep growing. Global temperatures keep rising. And our planet [...]

Institute Announcements

REI to Host COP27 Roundtable

COP27 is underway in Egypt, with representatives from 190 countries discussing the future of sustainability, renewable energy and the climate emergency. With discussions ranging [...]

COP27

Renewable Energy Insights

Institute Insights: What Lies Ahead For COP27?

On the 6th November 2022, COP27 will be commencing in Sharm-El-Sheik, Egypt. Once again our attention will be brought firmly back to the climate [...]

Biomass

Renewable Energy Insights

Biomass: the key to decarbonisation?

Why Biomass? While it does not always receive as much coverage as other forms of renewable energy, like solar and wind power, biomass is [...]

5 Ways Renewable Energy Training Will Benefit Your Organisation

Renewable Energy Insights

5 Ways Renewable Energy Training Will Benefit Your Organisation

Staff upskilling & training is an integral part of any organisation’s plan for the future – both for the development of their staff, and [...]

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REI Alumni Spotlight – Ousmane Sissouma, Associate Engineer, United Nations (Mali)

GMC Certificate Achievers & REI Alumni Spotlight Accredited Master in Renewable Energy Award The Renewable Energy Institute is pleased to focus on the achievements [...]

Case Studies

REI Alumni Spotlight – Sumanta De, TATA Group

GMC Certificate Achievers & REI Alumni Spotlight Assistant General Manager – Electrical, TATA Group, Sumanta De The Renewable Energy Institute is pleased to focus [...]

Case Studies

REI Alumni Spotlight – Emilia Groupp, Stanford University

GMC Certificate Achievers & REI Alumni Spotlight PhD Student, Stanford University, Emilia Groupp The Renewable Energy Institute is pleased to focus on the achievements [...]

Case Studies

REI Alumni Spotlight – Paulina Rakowska, ClimateCare and Natural Capital Partners

GMC Certificate Achievers & REI Alumni Spotlight Director of Portfolio Management, ClimateCare, Paulina Rakowska The Renewable Energy Institute is pleased to focus on the [...]

Case Studies

REI Alumni Spotlight – ROV Pilot, Bogi Winther

This month, the Renewable Energy Institute is delighted to speak with Bogi Winther, ROV Pilot and Marine Engineer, to hear about his experience of [...]

Case Studies

REI Alumni Spotlight – Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Nelson Fernandes

This month, the REI is delighted to speak with Nelson Fernandes, Senior Mechanical Engineering undergraduate, to hear about his experience of studying the Online [...]

Case Studies

REI Alumni Spotlight – The Clinton Foundation, Kyle Coulam

This month, the REI is delighted to speak with Kyle Coulam, Project Manager at the Clinton Foundation’s Climate Initiative, to hear about his experience [...]

Case Studies

REI Alumni Spotlight – The Energy Saving Trust

This month, the REI sat down with Stewart Muir, Project Manager at The Energy Saving Trust, who attended the Solar Photovoltaic Qualification course at [...]

Case Studies

REI Alumni Spotlight – Direct Energy, Angela Schorr

The REI this month is delighted to speak with Direct Energy’s Angela Schorr who attended the Electric Vehicles course in New York City. Angela [...]

Case Studies

REI Alumni Spotlight – EV Driver Ltd

The REI caught up with Linda Grave, of EV-Mobility company EV Direct Ltd, who attended the Electric Vehicles course at the University of London. [...]

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Energy Learning Journal

Solar Wheelbarrow

Energy Learning Journal

Design And Implementation of a Solar Wheelbarrow System for Rural Communities in Nigeria

ABSTRACT One of the reasons for the shortage of power supply in rural areas in Nigeria may be connected to its economic implication (it [...]

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Energy Learning Journal

Fracking vs. Renewables?

Learn about energy options with the  Green Energy Consultant Expert Certificate. For more information email training@renewableinstitute.org or phone (UK) 0131 446 9479 The issue [...]

Energy Learning Journal

Ammonia – The key to unlocking hydrogen’s potential as a low carbon alternative to fossil fuels?

Hydrogen is widely expected to be the energy carrier to replace fossil fuels as renewable energy becomes more prevalent. A good energy carrier needs [...]

Energy Learning Journal

Hydrogen, a New Energy Vector for a Decarbonised Europe

Introduction Low carbon hydrogen will play a crucial role in Europe’s decarbonised future economy, as shown in many recent scenarios. In a system soon [...]

Energy Learning Journal

The Green Potential of Singapore’s Energy Industry

    Abstract The Southeast Asian city-state of Singapore is well-known to be a technologically advanced and affluent country. It has a GDP per [...]

Energy Learning Journal

Solar Power – A Solid Modern Investment

The success of solar photovoltaics in the renewables industry has a simple explanation: sunlight is available all over the world. As photovoltaic cells can [...]

Energy Learning Journal

Two Systems, One Solution: Transitioning from Residential Traditional String Inverters to DC Converter and Micro-Inverter Module Level Power Electronics (MLPE) solutions in the United States

A growing practice within the United States, and more specifically California, is the installation of solar modules with a tilt with the azimuth to [...]

John Wilson

Energy Learning Journal

A Solar Powered Computer Lab for Malawi

Project Background Since 2013 The Turing Trust has been delivering computers to several sub-Saharan African countries for ICT skills training in schools and colleges, [...]

Paul DeCotis

Energy Learning Journal

A Real Look at Change Management for Utility Technology Implementation

Abstract A wealth of literature exists on the need for change management in technology implementations and how deliberate the process needs to be for [...]

Energy Learning Journal

The Electric Vehicles Industry is Accelerating

The Renewable Energy Institute's (REI) course on Electric Vehicles is open to anyone who is looking to expand their knowledge in this fascinating area. [...]

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Institute Announcements

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Renewable Energy Institute Course Taster Session

The Renewable Energy Institute (REI) offers a wide range of state-of-the-art Renewable Energy training courses. The courses are suitable for anyone who would like [...]

Conferences Institute Announcements

The Renewable Energy Institute’s partnership with Innovation Zero

The Renewable Energy Institute is proud to announce its latest partnership with Innovation Zero. [...]

Institute Announcements

REI to Host COP27 Roundtable

COP27 is underway in Egypt, with representatives from 190 countries discussing the future of sustainability, renewable energy and the climate emergency. With discussions ranging [...]

Galileo Master Certificate

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What is the Galileo Master Certificate?

The Galileo Master Certificate (GMC) is an internationally recognised certification designed to demonstrate your theoretical and practical knowledge of renewable energy. Participants who take [...]

Accredited Master in Renewable Energy

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Join Today: REI’s Expanded Membership Programme Now Open For Applications

The Renewable Energy Institute is delighted to announce the expansion of its Professional Membership Programme as of April 2022. This development forms a key [...]

Institute Announcements

4 Reasons to Study Carbon Finance

Investment is being poured into net-zero projects globally across the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency sectors. It is therefore vital that individuals are trained [...]

Institute Announcements

REI LAUNCHES CARBON FINANCE COURSE

The award-winning Renewable Energy Institute (REI) has launched a 2-day Carbon Finance training course for professionals and individuals. The course aims to teach participants [...]

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REI Launches New Heat Pumps Course

The Institute promotes heat pumps and renewable energy to alleviate the energy crisis. The award-winning Renewable Energy Institute (REI) has launched a new Heat [...]

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How to succeed in the Renewable Energy industry

The Renewable Energy Institute has been working to promote best practice in Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency since 1975. As part of this mission, [...]

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Outcomes of COP26 Roundtable Hosted by The Renewable Energy Institute

The Renewable Energy Institute is proud to present its expert-led Roundtable to highlight and discuss the key outcomes of the COP26 Summit, and the [...]

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Renewable Energy Insights

Renewable Energy Insights

What is the waste-to-energy market outlook, and what strategies can be effective in developing these projects?

Written by Hossein Nouri, Managing Director of Petro Power Construction Ltd. This article is intended to provide an understanding of the mechanics of incineration [...]

renewable energy cours

Renewable Energy Insights

Five reasons to study with the Renewable Energy Institute

To tackle climate change it is key that we end the reliance on energy generated using fossil fuels, presently the main contributor to the [...]

Outcomes of COP27

Renewable Energy Insights

Institute Insights: What Happened at COP27?

“We are in the fight of our lives. And we are losing. Greenhouse gas emissions keep growing. Global temperatures keep rising. And our planet [...]

COP27

Renewable Energy Insights

Institute Insights: What Lies Ahead For COP27?

On the 6th November 2022, COP27 will be commencing in Sharm-El-Sheik, Egypt. Once again our attention will be brought firmly back to the climate [...]

Biomass

Renewable Energy Insights

Biomass: the key to decarbonisation?

Why Biomass? While it does not always receive as much coverage as other forms of renewable energy, like solar and wind power, biomass is [...]

5 Ways Renewable Energy Training Will Benefit Your Organisation

Renewable Energy Insights

5 Ways Renewable Energy Training Will Benefit Your Organisation

Staff upskilling & training is an integral part of any organisation’s plan for the future – both for the development of their staff, and [...]

Renewable Energy Insights

What Happens if We Don’t Meet Renewable Energy Targets?

Countries around the world have committed to targets to mitigate and slow the effects of the climate emergency. In recent years, in [...]

what is renewable energy

Renewable Energy Insights

What is Renewable Energy?

What is Renewable Energy?  Renewable energy (also known as clean energy) is energy from natural sources that are replenished quicker than they are used. [...]

COP26 Successes and Failures

Renewable Energy Insights

Institute Insights: The Successes and Failures of COP26

It has been many months since politicians and world leaders met in Glasgow to discuss the world’s future. Several important agreements were reached, and [...]

Energy Efficiency

Renewable Energy Insights

Institute Insights: How to make your home energy efficient

Ensuring that our homes and offices are as energy efficient as possible has always been important, in reducing energy wastage and ensuring a high [...]

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