Green Energy school training courses in Charlotte, NC (public, in-house or online)

Position your business to profit from the growing demand for clean sources of energy. Central Piedmont Community College’s Center for Sustainability invites you to learn more about the business of photovoltaics by attending “Solar Photovoltaics for the New Clean Energy Economy.�
Intended for individuals who understand the basics of electricity and electric generation, this class will focus on detailed functionality of photovoltaic (PV) system components, and all common PV systems, from stra...

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provides an overview of the history and development of the biofuels industry, including such issues as food vs. fuel and the regulatory and incentive landscape. The focus is on biodiesel and straight vegetable oil use, with a survey of other biofuels and feedstock technology. This class is also relevant to students who would like to make their own fuel. Activities will include discussions on issues such as basic chemistry, lab
demonstrations of making and testing fuel, and field trips to smal...

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The Natural Gas Plant Operations online course provides the knowledge and skills you’ll need to begin an exciting career in natural gas plant operations. To take this course no prior science or math education is necessary - the course includes all of the necessary basic science and technology elements.

The Biofuel operations online course gives you the training needed to begin an exciting career in biofuel production. As a biofuel production operator, your job will be to ensure the q...

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Topics include: power generation, turbine system & control, combustion turbine fundamentals, combustion air & flue gas system, boiler fuel systems, efficiency, reliability & environmental sensitive operations, and hydroelectric power plant operations.

Classes are developed by subject matter experts with field and educational experience within each area. All lessons are designed using learning outcome based instructional design methods. This on-line class incorporates varying types of med...

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Topics include: Power Generation, Turbine System and Control, Combustion Turbine Fundamentals, Combustion Air and Flue Gas System, Boiler Fuel Systems, Efficiency, Reliability and Environmentally Sensitive Operations, Hydroelectric Power Plant Operations. Courses are developed by subject matter experts with field and educational experience within each discipline. All lessons are designed using learning outcome based instructional design methods. These online courses incorporate varying types of ...

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