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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. [...]

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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 [...]

COP26 Successes and Failures

Renewable Energy News

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 [...]

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 [...]

Solar Wheelbarrow

Energy Learning Articles

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 [...]

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 News

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 News

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 [...]

Institute News

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 [...]

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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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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REI Alumni Spotlight – Bulb Energy, Caitlin Connell

The Renewable Energy Institute (REI) is pleased to focus on the achievements of those who have attended REI courses and attained the internationally recognised Galileo [...]

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Solar Wheelbarrow

Energy Learning Articles

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 [...]

Renewable Energy Institute Clients and Partners - Energy Storage North America

Energy Learning Articles

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 Articles

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 Articles

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 Articles

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 Articles

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 Articles

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 Articles

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 Articles

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 Articles

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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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

Institute News

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 News

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 News

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 [...]

Institute News

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 [...]

Institute News

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 [...]

Renewable Energy Institute and COP26

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Let your voice be heard at COP26!

Green Hydrogen Energy has been identified as one of the solutions to meeting the zero-emissions target outlined in the Paris Agreement. Governments worldwide are [...]

Institute News

COP26 Roundtable Hosted by The Renewable Energy Institute

The goal of the October COP26 Summit in Glasgow is to bring countries together to accelerate their 2030 lower-emissions targets, and discuss how they [...]

Institute News

Renewable Energy Institute shines spotlight on global awareness in 2021

With COP26 increasingly visible on the horizon, paired with the UN’s recent warning of a climate “code red for humanity,” the topic of renewable [...]

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what is renewable energy

Renewable Energy News

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 News

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 News

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 [...]

Renewable Energy News

Why Enrol Your Team in Renewable Energy Training?

Corporate team Renewable Energy training can boost morale and has a positive effect on your business. What’s more, corporate training can help you close [...]

Renewable Energy News

6 Reasons To Champion Solar Energy

Following commitments made at COP26, 2022 promises to be a significant year for renewable energy, and especially solar power. Throughout 2022, the number of [...]

Wave and Hydro Power Training Course

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Opportunities in the Renewables Industry – 2022 Outlook

2022 is the year of Renewable Energy, and there has never been a better time to enter the sector. As highlighted at COP26 last [...]

Renewable Energy News

Renewable Energy Salaries: How Much Can You Earn in the Industry?

Renewable Energy salaries are growing at a significantly faster rate than those in the oil and gas sectors [1]. With increased pressure to adopt [...]

Renewable Energy News

5 Benefits of Studying From Home

As we move into 2022, the benefits of studying from home continue to be significant. With many aspects that make it a highly effective [...]

Renewable Energy News

Electric Vehicles are Transforming the Transport Industry

Electric Vehicles, and the opportunities they present, have changed dramatically in recent years. Only 8 years ago, the Electric Vehicle landscape in the UK [...]

Renewable Energy News

COP26 Overview: What happened at the Glasgow Summit

The COP26 summit has come to an end after two weeks of negotiations amongst world leaders and global delegates. After lengthy discussions over the [...]

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