You will deepen in the productivity of electricity in solar thermal power plants, hydro, wind and electricity generation associated with marine resources, specializing in a sector with a future" 

In this postgraduate diploma, the variables to be taken into account in the design and study of the location of a solar generation plant are analyzed, with the different types of photovoltaic solar collectors together with the rest of the elements that make up an isolated generation system. In addition, due to the great projection of solar thermal power plants, their operation and equipment will be discussed, detailing in depth the different types of technologies that currently exist and the new trends in this type of power plants. 

At the same time, the program focuses on describing the water resources associated with this type of power plants and the different uses they have for electricity production. The student will study their operation and how they affect the different variables in the design for the productivity of electricity in this type of power plants. In addition, you will learn how to select the type of turbine to be installed together with the knowledge of the different techniques currently available on the market. In this sense, it also contemplates the influence of the different types of dams used for the creation of water reservoirs, detailing in depth the existing technology in pumped-storage power plants. Due to its importance, special attention is paid to the civil works equipment required for this type of infrastructure. 

In addition, as it is a 100% online postgraduate diploma 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.

Finally, since this is an expanding resource, a section is dedicated to power generation plants associated with other types of marine resources, such as waves, oceanic gradients, the osmotic gradient and the use of marine currents.

Due to the enormous potential they have for the generation of electrical energy, you will get to know mini hydroelectric power plants in depth"

This postgraduate diploma in Production and Generation of Renewable Electricity contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features of the program include: 

• The development of case studies presented by experts in electrical engineering 
• The deepening in Energy Resources Management 
• The graphic, schematic, and eminently practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used to improve learning 
• 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 all about power generation plants associated with marine resources, such as waves, oceanic gradients, the osmotic gradient and the use of marine currents" 

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 during the academic year. For this purpose, the professional will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.  

You will learn how to break down the design of a thermoelectric power plant with parabolic concentrators with rigor and success"

In this postgraduate diploma you will end up mastering the Production and Generation of Renewable Electric Energy to be part of tomorrow's change, leaving a better planet"

The postgraduate diploma in Production and Generation of Renewable Electricity is aimed at the student acquiring the necessary skills to undertake various functions oriented to electricity generation with renewable energy, discovering the latest trends, technologies and techniques in the sector, which will enable him/her to successfully manage maintenance plans for energy production plants. 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. 

With this postgraduate diploma you will learn how to integrate renewable energies into the electricity generation park with rigor, contributing to the sustainability of the sector and to an adequate use of natural resources"

General Objectives

• Interpret the investments and feasibility of power generation plants 
• Discover the potential business opportunities offered by electricity generation infrastructures 
• Delve into the latest trends, technologies and techniques in electric power generation 
• 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 the 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 plant to be built 

Specific Objectives

• Interpret the solar potential and the parameters to be taken into account in the site selection for solar installations 
• Addressing the needs of installations that can be supplied with off-grid photovoltaic systems 
• Know in detail the elements that compose the photovoltaic plants connected to the electrical distribution grid 
• Acquire the necessary knowledge to carry out photovoltaic installations in the self-consumption modality 
• Selecting and correctly dimensioning the necessary elements in a thermoelectric/thermosolar power 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 
• Identify water resources and optimize the type of water resource use 
• Deepen in the functioning of the power generation technique and which variables allow to optimize its productivity 
• Selecting the most suitable generation turbine according to the current state of technology. 
• Breakdown of the different typologies and functionality of dams for the accumulation of water resources 
• Control the operation of hydroelectric power plants using pumping techniques 
• Analyze the civil works equipment necessary to undertake this type of project 
• Regulating and controlling the production of electrical energy in this type of power plant 
• Deal in detail with the technologies and techniques of mini-hydraulic plants
• Identify suitable locations for the construction of wind farms 
• Detailed knowledge and interpretation of data from meteorological stations to analyze the potential of a wind farm 
• Control and prepare the working environment in wind turbines
• Apply the different working techniques for the execution of wind turbines
• Evaluate the operation of a wind turbine and the latest trends in wind power generation 
• Elaborate and promote the feasibility of wind power generation parks 
• Diagnose the equipment necessary to build offshore wind power plants 
• Locate marine resources for electric power generation 
• Plan the construction of a wave energy power generation plant

You will be able to correctly identify the ideal locations for the construction of wind farms"