Take the step with TECH: learn more about the operation and equipment that make up solar thermal power plants and make the most of your knowledge in a booming sector"  

This postgraduate certificate in Production and Generation of Electricity Using Solar Thermal Technologies analyzes the variables to be taken into account in the design and study of the location of a solar generation plant, as well as the different types of photovoltaic solar collectors together with the rest of the elements that make up an isolated generation system.

It also provides an in-depth study of photovoltaic power plants and their connection to the distribution grid. It also pays special attention to self-consumption generating facilities.

Due to the great projection that solar thermal power plants have, an in-depth analysis of their operation and equipment will be made. The different types of technologies that currently exist and the new trends in this type of power plants will also be developed in depth.

Due to the increasing importance of electrical energy storage capacity, and because this technology works only during the day, we will discuss the different storage techniques available and their future evolution. Finally, the program concludes by analyzing, studying and breaking down the project of a thermoelectric power plant with parabolic concentrators.

In addition, as it is a 100% online course, it provides the student with the ease of being able to take it comfortably, wherever and whenever they want. All you need is a device with internet access to take your career one step further. A modality in line with the current times with all the guarantees to position the professional in a highly demanded area in continuous change, in line with the SDGs promoted by the UN. 

Thanks to this postgraduate certificate, you will know how to manage the different methodologies for energy storage in thermoelectric power plants"   

This postgraduate certificate in Production and Generation of Electricity Using Solar Thermal Technologies contains the most complete and up-to-date program on the market. The most important features of the program include:

• Case studies presented by experts in Electrical Engineering
• In-depth study of Energy Resources Management
• The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional development
• Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used to improve learning
• Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

You will learn in detail the elements that make up the photovoltaic plants connected to the electricity distribution network thanks to a quality syllabus"   

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the sector who contribute their work experience to this training program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide an immersive training program designed to train in real situations.

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise throughout the program. For this purpose, the professional will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.   

Acquire the necessary knowledge to carry out photovoltaic installations in self-consumption mode"

You will learn to correctly analyze the operation of the different solar collectors that are part of solar thermal power plants, catapulting you to success in the profession"

The postgraduate certificate in Production and Generation of Electricity Using Solar Thermal Technologies is aimed at the student acquiring the necessary skills in production and generation of electric energy by using solar thermal technologies, which are currently booming, and thus enabling them to successfully achieve a more sustainable sector. In this way, we propose a specific and complete syllabus with quality content that, together with the guidance of experts, will enable the professional to achieve the following objectives. 

Acquire the necessary knowledge to interpret the investments and feasibility of solar power generation plants" 

General Objectives

• Interpret the investments and feasibility of power generation plants
• Discover the potential business opportunities offered by power generation infrastructures
• Delve into the latest, technological and technical trends in electricity production 
• Identify the components necessary for the correct functionality and operation of the facilities that make up the power generation plants 
• Establish preventive maintenance plans, that ensure and guarantee the proper operation of power plants, taking into account human and material resources, The environment and the most rigorous quality standards
• Successfully manage maintenance plans for power generation plants
• Analyze the different productivity techniques existing in power generation plants, taking into account the particular characteristics of each facility
• Select the most appropriate contracting model according to the characteristics of the power generation plant to be built

Specific Objectives

• Interpret the solar potential and the parameters to be taken into account in the site selection of solar installations
• Address the needs of installations that can be supplied with off-grid photovoltaic systems
• Know in detail the elements that make up the photovoltaic plants connected to the electrical distribution network
• Acquire the necessary knowledge to carry out photovoltaic installations in self-consumption mode
• Correct selection and dimensioning of the necessary elements in a thermoelectric/thermosolar power generation plant
• Correctly analyze the operation of the different solar collectors that are part of solar thermal power plants
• Manage the different methodologies for energy storage in thermoelectric power plants
• Design of a thermoelectric power plant with CCP technology collectors

With this program you will be able to design a thermoelectric power plant with CCP technology collectors"