In this Advanced master’s degree, we give you the keys to the use of Renewable Energies in Building, in an intensive and complete specialization. Undoubtedly a unique study opportunity that musn’t be missed” 

This program has been created as additional learning for engineers, as it includes the main innovations in two fields that, although they may seem very different, are increasingly linked: Renewable Energies and Building Construction. Consequently, considering the installation of clean energy sources when creating new facilities will make a more reasonable use of resources, favoring energy saving and sustainability.

It is necessary to take into account that Renewable Energies are in constant growth, so the market demands more and more engineering professionals who are able to apply them to the building construction sector, achieving long-term benefits not only for the environment, but also for family finances. In order to offer a superior and high-quality specialization to these professionals, this program will provide an insight into the main Renewable Energies so students can understand the current situation in the world energy market and its regulatory framework at the international level. In addition, students will learn about the different parties involved in the financing, management and operation of renewable energy and energy saving projects in building construction.

Throughout this specialization, the student will learn all of the current approaches to the different challenges posed by their profession. A highly-skilled program that will result in an improvement, not only on a professional level, but also on a personal level. Additionally, at TECH we have a social commitment: to help highly qualified professionals to specialize and develop their personal, social and professional skills throughout the course of their studies.

In this way, students will go through all the current approaches in the different challenges that their profession involves. A high-level step that will become a process of improvement, not only professional, but also personal. For this, students will not only have the best theoretical knowledge, but will also face another way of studying and learning, more organic, simpler and efficient, developing critical thinking.

This qualification is designed to give you access to the specific knowledge in the discipline in an intensive and practical way which will be of great value for any professional. Furthermore, as it is a 100% online specialization, the student decides when and where to study. Without the restrictions of fixed timetables or having to move between classrooms, this course can be balance with your work and family life.

In addition, the program includes access to 10 exclusive and complementary Masterclasses, delivered by an internationally renowned professor, specialized in Innovation and Renewable Energies, with an impressive and successful background. Under his guidance, students will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in this highly relevant and sought-after field.

Don't miss this exclusive opportunity that only TECH offers you! You will have access to 10 Masterclasses developed by an outstanding and recognized international expert in Innovation and Renewable Energies"

This Advanced master’s degree in Renewable Energies and Sustainability in Building Construction contains the most complete and up-to-date program on the market. The most important features include: 

• The latest technology in e-learning software
• Intensely visual teaching system, supported by graphic and schematic contents that are easy to assimilate and understand
• The development of practical case studies presented by practising experts
• State-of-the-art interactive video systems
• Teaching supported by telepractice
• Continuous updating and recycling systems
• Self-regulated learning: full compatibility with other occupations
• Practical exercises for self-assessment and learning verification
• Support groups and educational synergies: questions to the expert, debate and knowledge forums
• Communication with the teacher and individual reflection work
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection
• Complementary resource banks that are permanently available

A program created for professionals who aspire to excellence that will allow you to acquire new skills and strategies in a smooth and effective way”

Our teaching staff is made up of working professionals. That way we can be sure to offer you the up-to-date information we aim to provide. A multidisciplinary team of professionals with training and experience in different environments, who will develop the theoretical knowledge in an efficient way, but above all, they will bring their practical knowledge from their own experience to the course.   

This command of the subject is complemented by the effectiveness of the methodological design of this Advanced master’s degree. Developed by a multidisciplinary team of e-learning experts, it integrates the latest advances in educational technology. In this way, professionals will be able to study with a range of comfortable and versatile multimedia tools that will give them the operability they need in their training.      

The design of this program is based on Problem-Based Learning, an approach that conceives learning as a highly practical process. To achieve this remotely, TECH will use telepractice. With the help of an innovative, interactive video system and learning from an expert, you will be able to acquire the knowledge as if you were dealing with the case you are studying in real time. A concept that will allow students to integrate and fix learning in a more realistic and permanent way.

A deep and comprehensive look at the most up-to-date strategies and approaches in Renewable Energies and Sustainability in Building Construction"

The implementation of renewable energies in buildings is essential to help improve the environment and achieve greater energy and economic savings "

The contents of this Advanced master’s degree have been developed by the different experts on this course, with a clear purpose: to ensure that our students acquire each and every one of the skills required to become true experts in this field. The content of this Advanced Master’s Degree will allow you to learn all aspects of the different disciplines involved in this area. A complete and well-structured program which will take you to the highest standards of quality and success.

Through a very well organized program, you will be able to access the most advanced knowledge of the moment in Renewable Energies and Sustainability in Building Construction”  

Module 1. Renewable Energies and Their Current Environment

1.1. Renewable Energies

1.1.1. Fundamental Principles 
1.1.2. Conventional Energy Forms vs. Renewable Energy
1.1.3. Advantages and Disadvantages of Renewable Energies

1.2. International Context of Renewable Energies

1.2.1. Basics of Climate Change and Energy Sustainability Renewable Energies vs. Non-Renewable Energies 
1.2.2. Decarbonization of the World Economy From the Kyoto Protocol to the Paris Agreement in 2015 and the 2019 Madrid Climate Summit
1.2.3. Renewable Energies in the Global Energy Context

1.3. Energy and International Sustainable Development

1.3.1. Carbon Markets
1.3.2. Clean Energy Certificates
1.3.3. Energy vs. Sustainability

1.4. General Regulatory Framework

1.4.1. International Energy Regulation and Directives
1.4.2. Auctions in the Renewable Electricity Sector

1.5. Electricity Markets

1.5.1. System Operation with Renewable Energies
1.5.2. Regulation of Renewable Energies
1.5.3. Participation of Renewable Energies in the Electricity Markets
1.5.4. Operators in the Electricity Market

1.6. Structure of the Electrical System

1.6.1. Generation of the Electrical System
1.6.2. Transmission of the Electrical System
1.6.3. Distribution and Operation of the Market
1.6.4. Marketing

1.7. Distributed Generation

1.7.1. Concentrated Generation vs. Distributed Generation
1.7.2. Self-Consumption 
1.7.3. Generation Contracts

1.8. Emitters

1.8.1. Measuring Energy 
1.8.2. Greenhouse Gases in Power Generation and Use
1.8.3. Emission Assessment by Type of Energy Generation

1.9. Energy Storage

1.9.1. Types of Cells
1.9.2. Advantages and Disadvantages of Cells
1.9.3. Other Energy Storage Technologies

1.10. Main Technologies

1.10.1. Energies of the Future
1.10.2. New Uses
1.10.3. Future Energy Contexts and Models

Module 2. Hydraulic Energy Systems

2.1. Water, a Natural Resource. Hydraulic Energy

2.1.1. Water in Earth. Water Flows and Uses
2.1.2. The Cycle of Water
2.1.3. First Uses of Hydraulic Energy

2.2. From Hydraulic to Hydroelectric Energy

2.2.1. Origin of Hydroelectric Development
2.2.2. The Hydroelectric Plant
2.2.3. Current Uses

2.3. Types of Hydroelectric Power Plants by Power Output

2.3.1. Major Hydraulic Plant
2.3.2. Mini and Micro Hydraulic Plant
2.3.3. Constraints and Future Prospects

2.4. Types of Hydroelectric Power Plants by Layout

2.4.1. Plant at the Foot of a Dam
2.4.2. Flowing Plant
2.4.3. Conduction Plant
2.4.4. Hydroelectric Pump Plant 

2.5. Hydraulic Elements of a Plant

2.5.1. Catchment and Intake Works
2.5.2. Forced Conduit Connection
2.5.3. Discharge Conduit

2.6. Electromechanical Elements of a Plant

2.6.1. Turbine, Generator, Transformer and Power Line
2.6.2. Regulation, Control and Protection
2.6.3. Automation and Remote Control

2.7. The Key Element: The Hydraulic Turbine

2.7.1.  Operation
2.7.2. Typology
2.7.3. Selection Criteria 

2.8. Calculation of Use and Dimensioning

2.8.1. Available Power: Flow Rate and Head
2.8.2. Electrical Power
2.8.3. Performance. Production  

2.9. Administrative and Environmental Aspects

2.9.1. Benefits and Drawbacks
2.9.2. Administrative Procedures. Grants
2.9.3. Environmental Impact 

2.10. Design and Project of a Mini-Hydroelectric Plant

2.10.1. Design of a Mini-Plant
2.10.2. Cost Analysis 
2.10.3. Economic Viability Analysis

Module 3. Biomass and Biofuel Energy Systems

3.1. Biomass as an Energy Resource of Renewable Origin

3.1.1. Fundamental Principles
3.1.2. Origins, Typologies and Current Uses
3.1.3. Main Physical-Chemical Parameters
3.1.4. Products Obtained
3.1.5. Quality Standards for Solid Biofuels
3.1.6. Advantages and Disadvantages of the Use of Biomass in Buildings

3.2. Physical Conversion Processes: Pre-Treatments

3.2.1. Justification
3.2.2. Types of Processes
3.2.3. Cost and Profitability Analysis 

3.3. Main Chemical Conversion Processes of Residual Biomass: Products and Uses

3.3.1. Thermochemicals
3.3.2. Biochemicals
3.3.3. Other Processes
3.3.4. Analysis of Investment Profitability

3.4. Gasification Technology: Technical and Economic Aspects Advantages and Disadvantages

3.4.1. Scope of Application
3.4.2. Biomass Requirements
3.4.3. Types of Gasifiers
3.4.4. Properties of Sythetic Gas or Syngas
3.4.5. Uses of Syngas
3.4.6. Existing Technologies at Commercial Level
3.4.7. Profitability Analysis
3.4.8. Advantages and Disadvantages

3.5. Pyrolysis: Products Obtained and Costs Advantages and Disadvantages

3.5.1. Scope of Application
3.5.2. Biomass Requirements
3.5.3. Types of Pyrolysis
3.5.4. Resulting Products
3.5.5. Cost Analysis (CAPEX and OPEX). Economic Profitability
3.5.6. Advantages and Disadvantages

3.6. Biomethanization

3.6.1. Scope of Application
3.6.2. Biomass Requirements
3.6.3. Main Technologies Co-Digestion
3.6.4. Products Obtained
3.6.5. Uses of Biogas
3.6.6. Cost Analysis: Study of Investment Profitability

3.7. Design and Evolution of Biomass Energy Systems

3.7.1. Sizing of a Biomass Combustion Plant for Electric Power Generation
3.7.2. Biomass Installation in Public Buildings: Sizing and Calculating the Storage System Determining Payback in Case of Substitution by Fossil Fuels (Natural Gas and Diesel C)
3.7.3. Calculating Industrial Biogas Production Systems
3.7.4. Assessment of Biogas Production at a MSW Landfill Site

3.8. Designing Business Models Based on the Technologies Studied

3.8.1. Gasification in Self-Consumption Mode Applied to the Agri-Food Industry
3.8.2. Biomass Combustion Using the ESE Model Applied to the Industrial Sector
3.8.3. Obtaining Biochar from Olive Oil Sector By-Products
3.8.4. Production of Green H2 from Biomass
3.8.5. Obtaining Biogas from Olive Oil Industry By-Products

3.9. Analyzing the Profitability of Biomass Projects: Applicable Legislation, Incentives and Financing

3.9.1. Structure of Investment Projects: CAPEX, OPEX, Income/Savings, TIR, VAN and Payback
3.9.2. Aspects to be Taken Into Account: Electrical Infrastructure, Access, Space Availability, etc.
3.9.3. Applicable Legislation
3.9.4. Administrative Procedures Plan
3.9.5. Incentives and Financing

3.10. Conclusions: Environmental, Social and Energy Aspects Associated with Biomass

3.10.1. Bioeconomy and Circular Economy
3.10.2. Sustainability: CO2 Emissions Avoided C Sinks
3.10.3. Alignment With UN SDGs and Green Pact Goals
3.10.4. Employment Generated by Bioenergy. Value Chain
3.10.5. Contribution of Bioenergy to the Energy Mix
3.10.6. Productive Diversification and Rural Development

Module 4. Solar Thermal Energy Systems 

4.1. Solar Radiation and Solar Thermal Systems

4.1.1. Fundamental Principles of Solar Radiation
4.1.2. Radiation Components
4.1.3. Market Evolution in Solar Thermal Systems 

4.2. Static Solar Collectors: Description and Efficiency Measurement

4.2.1. Collector Classification and Components
4.2.2. Losses and Energy Conversion
4.2.3. Characteristic Values and Collector Efficiency

4.3. Applications of Low Temperature Solar Collectors

4.3.1. Technology Development
4.3.2. Types of Solar Heating and DHW Systems
4.3.3. Sizing Installations

4.4. DHW or Air Conditioning Systems

4.4.1. Main Elements of the Facilities
4.4.2. Assembly and Maintenance 
4.4.3. Calculation Methods and Control of Facilities

4.5. Medium Temperature Solar Thermal Systems

4.5.1. Types of Concentrators
4.5.2. The Cylindrical-Parabolic Collector
4.5.3. Solar Tracking System 

4.6. Designing Solar Tracking Systems with Cylindrical-Parabolic Collectors

4.6.1. The Solar Field: Main Components of Cylindrical-Parabolic Collectors
4.6.2. Solar Field Sizing
4.6.3. The HTF System

4.7. Operation and Maintenance of Solar Systems with Cylindrical-Parabolic Collectors

4.7.1. Power Generation Process through the CCP
4.7.2. Solar Field Maintenance and Cleaning
4.7.3. Preventive and Corrective Maintenance

4.8.  High-Temperature Solar Thermal Systems: Tower Plants

4.8.1. Designing a Tower Plant
4.8.2. Heliostat Field Sizing
4.8.3. Molten Salt Systems

4.9. Thermoelectric Generation

4.9.1. The Rankine Cycle
4.9.2. Theoretical Foundations of Turbine-Generators
4.9.3. Characterizing a Solar Thermal Power Plant

4.10. Other High Concentration Systems: Parabolic Disks and Solar Ovens

4.10.1. Types of Concentrators
4.10.2. Tracking Systems and Main Elements
4.10.3. Applications and Differences Compared to Other Technologies

Module 5. Wind Energy Systems

5.1. The Wind as a Natural Resource

5.1.1. Wind Behavior and Classification
5.1.2. The Wind Resource on our Planet
5.1.3. Wind Resource Measurements
5.1.4. Wind Power Prediction

5.2. Wind Power

5.2.1. Wind Power Evolution
5.2.2. Temporal and Spatial Variability of the Wind Resource
5.2.3. Wind Power Applications

5.3. Wind Turbines

5.3.1. Types of Wind Turbines
5.3.2. Parts of a Wind Turbine
5.3.3. Wind Turbine Functioning

5.4. Wind Generator

5.4.1. Asynchronous Generators: Wound Rotor
5.4.2. Asynchronous Generators: Squirrel Cage
5.4.3. Asynchronous Generators: Independent Excitation
5.4.4. Permanent Magnet Synchronous Generators

5.5. Site Selection

5.5.1. Basic Criteria
5.5.2. Specific Aspects
5.5.3. Onshore and Offshore Wind Power Facilities

5.6. Wind Farm Operation

5.6.1. Operating Model
5.6.2. Control Operations
5.6.3. Remote Operation

5.7. Wind Park Maintenance

5.7.1. Types of Maintenance: Corrective, Preventive and Predictive
5.7.2. Main Failures
5.7.3. Machine Improvement and Resource Organization
5.7.4. Maintenance Costs (OPEX)

5.8. Wind Power Impact and Environmental Maintenance

5.8.1. Impact on Flora and Erosion
5.8.2. Impact on Avifauna
5.8.3. Visual and Sound Impact
5.8.4. Environmental Maintenance

5.9. Data and Performance Analysis

5.9.1. Energy Production and Revenue
5.9.2. KPI Control Indicators
5.9.3. Wind Park Performance

5.10. Wind Park Design

5.10.1. Design Considerations 
5.10.2. Wind Turbine Arrangement
5.10.3. Effect of the Trails on the Distance between Wind Turbines
5.10.4. Medium and High Voltage Equipment
5.10.5. Installation Costs (CAPEX)

Module 6. Grid-Connected and Off-Grid Photovoltaic Solar Energy Systems

6.1. Photovoltaic Solar Power Equipment and Environment

6.1.1. Fundamental Principles of Photovoltaic Solar Power
6.1.2. Situation in the Global Energy Sector
6.1.3. Main Components of Solar Facilities

6.2. Photovoltaic Generators: Operating Principles and Characterization

6.2.1. Solar Cell Operation
6.2.2. Design Rules: Characterizing the Module: Parameters
6.2.3. The I-V Curve
6.2.4. Module Technologies in Today’s Market

6.3. Grouping Photovoltaic Modules

6.3.1. Photovoltaic Generator Design: Orientation and Inclination 
6.3.2. Photovoltaic Generator Installation Structures
6.3.3. Solar Tracking System: Communication Environment

6.4. Energy Conversion: The Investor

6.4.1. Types of Investors
6.4.2. Characterization
6.4.3. Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) and PV Inverter Performance Monitoring Systems

6.5. Transformer Station

6.5.1. Functioning and Parts of a Transformer Station
6.5.2. Sizing and Design Issues
6.5.3. The Market and Choosing Equipment
6.6. Other Systems of a Solar PV Plant
6.6.1. Supervision and Control
6.6.2. Security and Surveillance
6.6.3. Substation and HV

6.7. Grid-Connected Photovoltaic Systems

6.7.1. Design of Large-Scale Solar Parks: Prior Studies
6.7.2. Self-Consumption
6.7.3. Simulation Tools

6.8. Isolated Photovoltaic Systems

6.8.1. Elements of an Isolated Facility: Regulators and Solar Batteries
6.8.2. Uses: Pumping, Lighting, etc.
6.8.3. Solar Democratization

6.9. Operation and Maintenance of Photovoltaic Facilities

6.9.1. Maintenance Plans
6.9.2. Personnel and Equipment
6.9.3. Maintenance Management Software

6.10. New Lines of Improvement in Photovoltaic Parks

6.10.1. Distributed Generation
6.10.2. New Technologies and Trends
6.10.3. Automization

Module 7. Other Emerging Renewable Energies and Hydrogen as an Energy Carrier

7.1. Current Situation and Outlook

7.1.1. Applicable Legislation
7.1.2. Current Situation and Future Models
7.1.3. Incentives and Financing 

7.2. Energies of Marine Origin I: Tidal

7.2.1. Tidal Power Origin and Potential
7.2.2. Technologies for Harnessing Tidal Power
7.2.3. Costs and Environmental Impact of Tidal Power

7.3. Energies of Marine Origin II: Undimotor

7.3.1. Wave Power Origin and Potential
7.3.2. Technologies for Harnessing Wave Power
7.3.3. Costs and Environmental Impact of Wave Power

7.4. Energies of Marine Origin III: Maremothermal

7.4.1. Maremothermal Power Origin and Potential
7.4.2. Technologies for Harnessing Maremothermal Power
7.4.3. Costs and Environmental Impact of Maremothermal Power

7.5. Geothermal Power

7.5.1. Potential of Geothermal Power
7.5.2. Technologies for Harnessing Geothermal Power
7.5.3. Costs and Environmental Impact of Maremothermal Power

7.6. Applications of the Studied Technologies

7.6.1. Applications 
7.6.2. Cost and Profitability Analysis
7.6.3. Productive Diversification and Rural Development
7.6.4. Advantages and Disadvantages

7.7. Hydrogen as an Energy Carrier

7.7.1. Adsorption Process
7.7.2. Heterogeneous Catalysis
7.7.3. Hydrogen as an Energy Carrier

7.8. Generation and Integration of Hydrogen in Renewable Energy Systems: “Green Hydrogen”

7.8.1. Hydrogen Production
7.8.2. Hydrogen Storage and Distribution
7.8.3. Use and Applications of Hydrogen

7.9. Fuel Cells and Electric Vehicles

7.9.1. Fuel Cell Operation
7.9.2. Types of Fuel Cells
7.9.3. Applications: Portable, Stationary or Transport Applications
7.9.4. Electric Vehicles, Drones, Submarines, etc.

7.10. Safety and ATEX Regulations

7.10.1. Current Legislation
7.10.2. Ignition Sources
7.10.3. Risk Assessment
7.10.4. Classification of ATEX Zones
7.10.5. Work Equipment and Tools Used in ATEX Zones

Module 8. Hybrid Systems and Storage

8.1. Electric Storage Technologies

8.1.1. The Importance of Power Storage in Power Transition
8.1.2. Power Storage Methods
8.1.3. Main Storage Technologies

8.2. Industry Vision of Electrical Storage

8.2.1. Automobiles and Mobility
8.2.2. Stationary Applications
8.2.3. Other Applications

8.3. Elements of a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)

8.3.1. Batteries
8.3.2. Adaptation
8.3.3. Control

8.4. Integration and Applications of BESS in Power Grids

8.4.1. Storage System Integration
8.4.2. Applications in Networked Systems
8.4.3. Applications in Off-Grid and Micro-Grid Systems

8.5. Business Models l

8.5.1. Stakeholders and Business Structures
8.5.2. Viability of Projects with BESS
8.5.3. Risk Management

8.6. Business Models ll

8.6.1. Project Construction
8.6.2. Performance Assessment Criteria
8.6.3. Operation and Maintenance

8.7. Lithium-Ion Batteries

8.7.1. The Evolution of Batteries
8.7.2. Main Components
8.7.3. Technical and Safety Considerations

8.8. Hybrid PV Systems with Storage

8.8.1. Design Considerations
8.8.2. PV + BESS Services
8.8.3. Studied Typologies

8.9. Hybrid Wind Systems with Storage

8.9.1. Design Considerations
8.9.2. Wind + BESS Services
8.9.3. Studied Typologies

8.10. The Future of Storage Systems

8.10.1. Technological Trends
8.10.2. Economic Outlooks
8.10.3. Storage Systems in BESS

Module 9. Development, Financing and Feasibility of Renewable Energy Projects

9.1. Identifying Stakeholders

9.1.1. Developers, Engineering and Consulting Companies
9.1.2. Investment Funds, Banks and Other Stakeholders

9.2. Development of Renewable Energy Projects

9.2.1. Main Stages of Development
9.2.2. Main Technical Documentation
9.2.3. Sales Process: RTB

9.3. Renewable Energy Project Assessment

9.3.1. Technical Feasibility
9.3.2. Commercial Feasibility
9.3.3. Environmental and Social Feasibility
9.3.4. Legal Feasibility and Associated Risks

9.4. Financial Bases

9.4.1. Financial Knowledge
9.4.2. Analysis of Financial Statements
9.4.3. Financial Modeling

9.5. Economic Assessment of Renewable Energy Projects and Companies

9.5.1. Assessment Fundamentals
9.5.2. Assessment Methods
9.5.3. Calculating Project Profitability and Fundability

9.6. Financing of Renewable Energies

9.6.1. Characteristics of Project Finance
9.6.2. Structuring Financing
9.6.3. Risks in Financing

9.7. Renewable Asset Management: Asset Management

9.7.1. Technical Supervision
9.7.2. Financial Supervision
9.7.3. Claims, Permit Monitoring and Contract Management

9.8. Insurance in Renewable Energy Projects: Construction Phase

9.8.1. Developer and Builder. Specialized Insurance
9.8.2. Construction Insurance-CAR
9.8.3. Professional Insurance or CR Insurance
9.8.4. ALOP Clause - Advance Loss of Profit

9.9. Insurance in Renewable Energy Projects: Operation and Exploitation Phase

9.9.1. Property Insurance: Multirisk-OAR
9.9.2. O&M Contractor's CR or Professional Insurance
9.9.3. Suitable Coverage: Consequential and Environmental Losses

9.10.  Damage Assessment and Appraisal in Renewable Energy Assets

9.10.1. Industrial Assessment and Appraisal Services: Renewable Energy Facilities
9.10.2. Intervention and Policy
9.10.3. Property Damages and Consequential Losses
9.10.4. Types of Claims: Photovoltaic, Solar Thermal, Hydroelectric and Wind Power

Module 10. Digital Transformation and Industry 4.0 Applied to Renewable Energy Systems

10.1. Current Situation and Outlook

10.1.1. Current Status of Technologies
10.1.2. Trend and Evolution
10.1.3. Challenges and Future Opportunities

10.2.  Digital Transformation Applied to Renewable Energy Systems

10.2.1. The Era of Digital Transformation
10.2.2. The Digitization of Industry
10.2.3. 5G Technology

10.3. Automation and Connectivity: Industry 4.0

10.3.1. Automated Systems 
10.3.2. Connectivity
10.3.3. The Importance of the Human Factor Key Factor

10.4. Lean Management 4.0

10.4.1. Lean Management 4.0 
10.4.2. Benefits of Lean Management in Industry
10.4.3.  Lean Tools in Renewable Energy Facility Management

10.5. Mass Collection Systems: IoT

10.5.1. Sensors and Actuators
10.5.2. Continuous Data Monitoring
10.5.3. Big Data
10.5.4. SCADA Systems

10.6. IoT Project Applied to Renewable Energies

10.6.1. Monitoring System Structure
10.6.2. IoT System Architecture
10.6.3. Cases Applied to IoT

10.7. Big Data and Renewable Energies

10.7.1. The Principles of Big Data
10.7.2. Big Data Tools
10.7.3. Usability in the Energy and REE Sector

10.8. Proactive or Predictive Maintenance

10.8.1. Predictive Maintenance and Fault Diagnosis
10.8.2. Instrumentation: Vibrations, Thermography, Damage Analysis and Diagnostic Techniques
10.8.3. Predictive Models

10.9. Drones and Automated Vehicles

10.9.1. Main Characteristics
10.9.2. Uses of Drones
10.9.3. Uses of Autonomous Vehicles

10.10. New Forms of Energy Commercialization: Blockchain and Smart Contracts

10.10.1. Information Systems Using Blockchain
10.10.2. Tokens and Smart Contacts
10.10.3. Present and Future Applications for the Electrical Sector
10.10.4. Available Platforms and Blockchain-Based Application Cases

Module 11. Energy in Building Construction

11.1. Energy in Cities

11.1.1. City Energy Behavior
11.1.2. Sustainable Development Goals
11.1.3. ODS 11 - Sustainable Citizens and Communities

11.2. Less Consumption or Cleaner Energy

11.2.1. The Social Awareness of Clean Energies
11.2.2. Social Responsibility in Energy Usage
11.2.3. Greater Energy Need

11.3. Smart Cities and Buildings

11.3.1. Smart Buildings
11.3.2. Current Situation of Smart Buildings
11.3.3. Smart Building Examples

11.4. Energy Consumption

11.4.1. Building Energy Consumption
11.4.2. Measuring Energy Consumption
11.4.3. Knowing Our Consumption

11.5. Energy Demand

11.5.1. Building Energy Demand
11.5.2. Calculating Energy Demand
11.5.3. Managing Energy Demand

11.6. Efficient Usage of Energy

11.6.1. Responsibility in Energy Usage
11.6.2. Knowing Our Energy System

11.7. Energetic Livability

11.7.1. Energy Livability as a Key Aspect
11.7.2. Factors Affecting Building Energetic Livability

11.8. Thermal Comfort

11.8.1. The Importance of Thermal Comfort
11.8.2. The Need for  Thermal Comfort

11.9. Energy Poverty

11.9.1. Energy Dependence
11.9.2. Current Situation

11.10. Solar Radiation: Climate Zones

11.10.1. Solar Radiation
11.10.2. Hourly Solar Radiation
11.10.3. Effects of Solar Radiation
11.10.4. Climate Zones
11.10.5. The Importance of the Geographic Location of a Building

Module 12. Standards and Regulations 

12.1. Regulation

12.1.1. Justification
12.1.2. Key Notes
12.1.3. Responsible Agencies and Authorities

12.2. National and International Standards

12.2.1. ISO Standards
12.2.2. EN Standards
12.2.3. UNE Standards

12.3. Building Sustainability Certificates

12.3.1. The Need for Certificates
12.3.2. Certification Procedures
12.3.3. BREEAM, LEED, Green and WELL
12.3.4. Passivhaus

12.4. Standards

12.4.1. Industry Foundation Classes (IFC)
12.4.2. Building Information Model (BIM)

Module 13. Circular Economy 

13.1. Circular Economy Tendency

13.1.1. Circular Economy Origin
13.1.2. Circular Economy Definition
13.1.3. Circular Economy Necessity
13.1.4. Circular Economy as Strategy

13.2. Circular Economy Features

13.2.1. First Principle: Preserve and Improve
13.2.2. Second Principle: Optimize
13.2.3. Third Principle: Promote
13.2.4. Key Features

13.3. Circular Economy Benefits

13.3.1. Economic Benefits
13.3.2. Social Benefits
13.3.3. Corporate Benefits
13.3.4. Environmental Benefits

13.4. Circular Economy Legislation

13.4.1. Regulations
13.4.2. European Directives

13.5. Life Cycle Analysis

13.5.1. Life Cycle Analysis Scope (ACV)
13.5.2. Stages
13.5.3. Reference Standards
13.5.4. Methodology
13.5.5. Tools

13.6. Carbon Footprint Calculation

13.6.1. Carbon Footprint
13.6.2. Types of Scope
13.6.3. Methodology
13.6.4. Tools
13.6.5. Carbon Footprint Calculation

13.7. CO2 Emission Reduction Plans

13.7.1. Improvement Plans: Supplies
13.7.2. Improvement Plans: Demand
13.7.3. Improvement Plans: Installations
13.7.4. Improvement Plans: Equipment
13.7.5. Emissions Offsetting

13.8. Carbon Footprint Records

13.8.1. Carbon Footprint Records
13.8.2. Requirements Prior to Registration
13.8.3. Documentation
13.8.4. Registration Request

13.9. Good Circular Practices

13.9.1. Methodology BIM
13.9.2. Selecting Material and Equipment
13.9.3. Maintenance
13.9.4. Waste Management
13.9.5. Reusing Material

Module 14. Energy Audits and Certification 

14.1. Energy Audits

14.1.1. Energy Diagnostics
14.1.2. Energy Audits
14.1.3. ESE Energy Audits

14.2. Competencies of an Energy Auditor

14.2.1. Personal Attributes
14.2.2. Knowledge and Skills
14.2.3. Skill Acquisition, Maintenance and Improvement
14.2.4. Certifications
14.2.5. List of Energy Service Providers

14.3. Energy Audits in Building: UNE-EN 16247-2

14.3.1. Preliminary Contact
14.3.2. Fieldwork
14.3.3. Analysis
14.3.4. Report
14.3.5. Final Presentation

14.4. Auditing Measurement Tools

14.4.1. Network Analyzer and Clamp Ammeters
14.4.2. Luxmeter
14.4.3. Thermohygrometer
14.4.4. Anemometer
14.4.5. Combustion Analyzer
14.4.6. Thermographic Camera
14.4.7. Transmittance Meter

14.5. Investment Analysis

14.5.1. Preliminary Considerations
14.5.2. Noise Assessment Criteria
14.5.3. Cost Study
14.5.4. Grants and Subsidies
14.5.5. Payback Period
14.5.6. Optimal Profitability Level

14.6. Managing Contracts with Energy Services Companies

14.6.1. Energy Efficiency Services: UNE-EN 15900
14.6.2. First Service: Energy Management
14.6.3. Second Service: Maintenance
14.6.4. Third Service: Total Guarantee
14.6.5. Fourth Service: Facility Improvement and Renovation
14.6.6. Fifth Service: Savings and Renewable Energy Investments

14.7. Certification Programs: HULC 

14.7.1. HULC Program
14.7.2. Data Prior to Calculation
14.7.3. Practical Case Example: Residencial Case
14.7.4. Practical Case Example: Small Tertiary Case
14.7.5. Practical Case Example: Large Tertiary Case

14.8. Certification Programs: CE3X

14.8.1. CE3X Program
14.8.2. Data Prior to Calculation
14.8.3. Practical Case Example: Residencial Case
14.8.4. Practical Case Example: Small Tertiary Case
14.8.5. Practical Case Example: Large Tertiary Case

14.9. Certification Programs: CERMA

14.9.1. CERMA Program
14.9.2. Data Prior to Calculation
14.9.3. Practical Case Example: New Constructions
14.9.4. Practical Case Example: Existing Buildings

14.10. Certification Programs: Others

14.10.1. Variety in Energy Calculation Programs Use
14.10.2. Other Certification Programs

Module 15. Bioclimatic Architecture 

15.1. Materials Technology and Construction Systems

15.1.1. Bioclimatic Architecture Evolution
15.1.2. Most Used Materials
15.1.3. Construction Systems
15.1.4. Thermal Bridges

15.2. Enclosures, Walls and Roofs

15.2.1. The Role of Enclosures in Energy Efficiency
15.2.2. Vertical Enclosures and Materials Used
15.2.3. Horizontal Enclosures and Materials Used
15.2.4. Flat Roofs
15.2.5. Sloping Roofs

15.3. Openings, Glazing and Frames

15.3.1. Types of Openings
15.3.2. The Role of Openings in Energy Efficiency
15.3.3. Materials Used

15.4. Solar Protection

15.4.1.  Need for Solar Protection
15.4.2. Solar Protection Systems

15.4.2.1. Awnings
15.4.2.2. Slats
15.4.2.3. Overhangs
15.4.2.4. Setbacks
15.4.2.5. Other Protection Systems

15.5. Bioclimatic Strategy in Summer

15.5.1. The Importance of Utilizing Shade
15.5.2. Bioclimatic Construction Techniques for Summer
15.5.3. Good Building Practices

15.6. Bioclimatic Strategy for Winter

15.6.1. The Importance the Utilizing the Sun
15.6.2. Bioclimatic Construction Techniques for Winter
15.6.3. Construction Examples

15.7. Canadian Wells: Trombe Wall Vegetable Covers

15.7.1. Other Forms of Energy Utilization
15.7.2. Canadian Wells
15.7.3. Trombe Wall
15.7.4. Vegetable Covers

15.8. The Importance of Building Orientation

15.8.1. Wind Rose
15.8.2. Building Orientations
15.8.3. Examples of Bad Practices

15.9. Healthy Buildings

15.9.1. Air Quality
15.9.2. Lighting Quality
15.9.3. Thermal Insulation
15.9.4. Acoustic Insulation
15.9.5. Sick Building Syndrome

15.10. Bioclimatic Architecture Examples

15.10.1. International Architecture
15.10.2. Bioclimatic Architecture

Module 16. Renewable Energies 

16.1. Thermal Solar Power

16.1.1. Thermal Solar Power Scope
16.1.2. Thermal Solar Power Systems
16.1.3. Thermal Solar Power Today
16.1.4. Thermal Solar Power Use in Buildings
16.1.5. Advantages and Disadvantages

16.2. Photovoltaic Solar Power

16.2.1. Photovoltaic Solar Power Evolution
16.2.2. Photovoltaic Solar Power Today
16.2.3. Photovoltaic Solar Power Use in Buildings
16.2.4. Advantages and Disadvantages

16.3. Mini Hydraulic Power

16.3.1. Hydraulic Power in Building
16.3.2. Hydraulic Power and Mini Hydraulic Power Today
16.3.3. Practical Applications of Hydraulic Power
16.3.4. Advantages and Disadvantages

16.4. Mini Wind Power

16.4.1. Wind and Mini Wind Power
16.4.2. Update on Wind and Mini Wind Power
16.4.3. Practical Applications of Wind Power
16.4.4. Advantages and Disadvantages

16.5. Biomass

16.5.1. Biomass as Renewable Fuel
16.5.2. Types of Biomass Fuel
16.5.3. Biomass Heat Production Systems
16.5.4. Advantages and Disadvantages

16.6. Geothermal

16.6.1. Geothermal Power
16.6.2. Geothermal Power Systems Today
16.6.3. Advantages and Disadvantages

16.7. Aerothermal Power

16.7.1. Aerothermal Power in Building
16.7.2. Aerothermal Power Systems Today
16.7.3. Advantages and Disadvantages
16.8. Cogeneration Systems

16.8.1. Cogeneration

16.8.2. Cogeneration Systems in Homes and Buildings
16.8.3. Advantages and Disadvantages

16.9. Biogas in Building

16.9.1. Potentialities
16.9.2. Biodigestors
16.9.3. Integration

16.10. Self-Consumption

16.10.1. Self-Consumption Application
16.10.2. Self-Consumption Benefits
16.10.3. The Sector Today
16.10.4. Self-Consumption Power Systems in Buildings

Module 17. Electrical Installations 

17.1. Electrical Equipment

17.1.1. Classification
17.1.2. Appliance Consumption
17.1.3. Usage Profiles

17.2. Energy Labels

17.2.1. Labeled Products
17.2.2. Label Interpretation
17.2.3. Ecolabels
17.2.4. EPREL Database Product Registration
17.2.5. Estimated Savings

17.3. Individual Measurement Systems

17.3.1. Measuring Power Consumption
17.3.2. Individual Meters
17.3.3. Switchboard Meters
17.3.4. Choosing Devices

17.4. Filters and Capacitor Banks

17.4.1. Differences between Power Factor and Cosine of Phi
17.4.2. Harmonics and Distortion Rate
17.4.3. Reactive Energy Compensation
17.4.4. Filter Selection
17.4.5. Capacitor Bank Selection

17.5. Stand-By Consumption

17.5.1. Stand-By Consumption
17.5.2. Codes of Conduct
17.5.3. Estimating Stand-By Consumption
17.5.4. Anti Stand-By Devices

17.6. Electric Vehicle Recharging

17.6.1. Types of Recharging Points
17.6.2. Potential ITC-BT 52 Diagrams
17.6.3. Provision of Regulatory Infrastructures in Buildings
17.6.4. Horizontal Property and Installation of Recharging Points

17.7. Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Systems

17.7.1. UPS Infrastructure
17.7.2. Types of UPS
17.7.3. Features
17.7.4. Applications
17.7.5. UPS Selection

17.8. Electric Meter

17.8.1. Types of Meters
17.8.2. Digital Meter Operation
17.8.3. Use as an Analyzer
17.8.4. Telemetry and Data Mining

17.9. Electric Billing Optimization

17.9.1. Electricity Tariffs
17.9.2. Types of Low Voltage Consumers
17.9.3. Types of Low Voltage Rates
17.9.4. Power Term and Penalties
17.9.5. Reactive Power Term and Penalties

17.10. Efficient Usage of Energy

17.10.1. Energy Saving Habits
17.10.2. Appliance Energy Saving
17.10.3. Energy Culture in Facility Management

Module 18. Thermal Installations 

18.1. Thermal Installations in Buildings

18.1.1. Optimization of Thermal Installations in Buildings
18.1.2. Thermal Machines Operation
18.1.3. Pipe Insulation
18.1.4. Duct Insulation

18.2. Gas Heat Production Systems

18.2.1. Gas Heat Equipment
18.2.2. Components of a Gas Production System
18.2.3. Vacuum Test
18.2.4. Good Practices in Gas Heat Systems

18.3. Diesel Heat Production Systems

18.3.1. Diesel Heat Equipment
18.3.2. Components of a Diesel Production System
18.3.3. Good Practices in Diesel Heat Systems

18.4. Biomass Heat Production Systems

18.4.1. Biomass Heat Equipment
18.4.2. Components of a Biomass Heat Production System
18.4.3. The Use of Biomass in the Home
18.4.4. Good Practices in Biomass Production Systems

18.5. Heat Pumps

18.5.1. Heat Pump Equipment
18.5.2. Heat Pump Components
18.5.3. Advantages and Disadvantages
18.5.4. Good Practices in Heat Pump Equipment

18.6. Refrigerant Gases

18.6.1. Knowledge of Refrigerant Gases
18.6.2. Types of Refrigerant Gas Classification

18.7. Cooling Systems

18.7.1. Cooling Equipment
18.7.2. Common Installations
18.7.3. Other Cooling Systems
18.7.4. Refrigeration Component Overhaul and Cleaning

18.8. Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning HVAC Systems

18.8.1. Types of HVAC Systems
18.8.2. Home HVAC Systems
18.8.3. Correct Use of HVAC Systems

18.9. Domestic Hot Water Systems DHW

18.9.1. Types of DHW Systems
18.9.2. Home DHW Systems
18.9.3. Correct Use of DHW Systems

18.10. Thermal Installation Maintenance

18.10.1. Boiler and Burner Maintenance
18.10.2. Auxiliary Components Maintenance
18.10.3. Refrigerant Gas Leak Detection
18.10.4. Refrigerant Gas Recovery

Module 19. Lighting Installations 

19.1. Light Sources

19.1.1. Lighting Technology

19.1.1.1. Properties of Light 
19.1.1.2. Photometry
19.1.1.3. Photometric Measurements
19.1.1.4. Lighting
19.1.1.5. Auxiliary Electrical Equipment

19.1.2. Traditional Light Sources

19.1.2.1. Incandescent and Halogen Lamps
19.1.2.2. High- and Low-Pressure Sodium Steam
19.1.2.3. High- and Low-Pressure Mercury Steam
19.1.2.4. Other Technologies: Induction, Xenon

19.2. LED Technology

19.2.1. Operating Principle
19.2.2. Electrical Properties
19.2.3. Advantages and Disadvantages
19.2.4. LED Lighting: Optics
19.2.5. Auxiliary Equipment: Driver

19.3. Indoor Lighting Requirements

19.3.1. Standards and Regulations
19.3.2. Lighting Projects
19.3.3. Quality Criteria

19.4. Outdoor Lighting Requirements

19.4.1. Standards and Regulations
19.4.2. Lighting Projects
19.4.3. Quality Criteria

19.5. Lighting Calculation Software: DIALux

19.5.1. Features
19.5.2. Menus
19.5.3. Project Design
19.5.4. Obtaining and Interpreting Results

19.6. Lighting Calculation Software: EVO

19.6.1. Features
19.6.2. Advantages and Disadvantages
19.6.3. Menus
19.6.4. Project Design
19.6.5. Obtaining and Interpreting Results

19.7. Lighting Energy Efficiency

19.7.1. Standards and Regulations
19.7.2. Energy Efficiency Improvement Measures
19.7.3. Integrating Natural Light

19.8. Biodynamic Lighting

19.8.1. Light Pollution
19.8.2. Circadian Rhythms
19.8.3. Harmful Effects

19.9. Indoor Lighting Project Calculation

19.9.1. Residential Buildings
19.9.2. Corporate Buildings
19.9.3. Schools and Education Centers
19.9.4. Hospital Centers
19.9.5. Public Buildings
19.9.6. Industries
19.9.7. Commercial and Exhibition Spaces

19.10. Outdoor Lighting Project Calculation

19.10.1. Street and Road Lighting
19.10.2. Facades
19.10.3. Signs and Illuminated Signs

Module 20. Control Installations 

20.1. Home Automation

20.1.1. State of the Art
20.1.2. Standards and Regulations
20.1.3. Equipment
20.1.4. Services
20.1.5. Networks

20.2. Building Automation

20.2.1. Characteristics and Regulation
20.2.2. Building Automation and Control Systems and Technologies
20.2.3. Building Energy Efficiency Technical Management

20.3. Teleprocessing

20.3.1. Determining the System
20.3.2. Key Elements
20.3.3. Monitoring Software

20.4. Smart Homes

20.4.1. Features
20.4.2. Equipment

20.5. The Internet of Things: IoT

20.5.1. Technological Monitoring
20.5.2. Standards
20.5.3. Equipment
20.5.4. Services
20.5.5. Networks

20.6. Telecommunication Installations 

20.6.1. Key Infrastructure
20.6.2. Television
20.6.3. Radio
20.6.4. Telephony

20.7. KNX and DALI Protocols

20.7.1. Standardization
20.7.2. Applications
20.7.3. Equipment
20.7.4. Design and Configuration

20.8. IP Networks WiFi

20.8.1. Standards
20.8.2. Features
20.8.3. Design and Configuration

20.9. Bluetooth

20.9.1. Standards
20.9.2. Design and Configuration
20.9.3. Features

20.10. Future Technology

20.10.1. Zigbee
20.10.2. Programming and Configuration Python
20.10.3. Big Data

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