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| Title: | The Solar Power course |
| When: | 06.11.2013 - 08.11.2013 |
| Location: | Joburg |
| Description: | Green Power Academy's brand new course, The Solar Power: 3-day MBA is a comprehensive guide to the solar power industry, including: current & evolving technologies; market opportunities & barriers; financial returns & influences. Our unique, business-focused and time-effective course provides the perfect opportunity to learn and understand the key issues and trends which are impacting the solar business, including how technology advances, policy frameworks and careful planning can turn the world’s most abundant energy resource into real, predictable investor returns. Key learning objectives: Quantify the resource size, scalability and physical constraints on solar power generation Understand the fundamental principles and demystify the terminologies of the key solar power technologies, including both PV and concentrated thermal (CSP) Utilise provided cashflow modelling and other tools to understand and quantify the financial returns and policy influences around solar power projects Discuss the variety of challenges in driving higher penetration of solar power into the energy mix, through an integrated view of technology, policy, money and competition “Driving Solar Power Growth” group work exercise to bring all the aspects of the course together View full agenda here: http://www.greenpowerconferences.com/EF/?sSubSystem=Prospectus&sEventCode;=TMSE1311ZA&sSessionID;=1ql4gna3grht2olq55sfvt12p3-3578758 Level & Style The course presents a variety of concepts and terminology across science, technology and finance, but all are explained in a clear, business-friendly manner Thus the course assumes no prior technical or financial background and is specifically designed for newcomers to both, or to those with knowledge in one of these areas but looking to place it in the context of the other. It is not intended as a course for experienced solar engineers It will appeal to business decision-makers from a variety of job roles and sectors, requiring a thorough and rounded subject review, a market-focused discussion, and a chance to meet like-minded professionals Content is delivered throughout in an informal, interactive manner, encouraging questions and discussion Attendees will have time to perform simple calculations, use excel-based financial models and take part in group discussions in order to revise and quantify the key learning points Attendees receive hard and soft copies of all presented material (including numerical models), certificate of attendance, plus comprehensive list of sources & further reading designed to enhance and consolidate the “live” teaching Course details: The course will be taking place in Johannesburg, South Africa on 6-8 November 2013. Register now Not a suitable time or place for you? All of our courses are available through our in-house training service. We can deliver the course of your choice at a time and place suitable for you. Click here for more information about our in-house training service If you would like further information please email: academy@greenpowerconferences.com or tel: +44 (0)20 3355 4212. Course lecturer: Dr John Massey is Green Power Academy’s Training Director and lead Renewable Energy Trainer. Combining a strong academic science background with almost twenty years commercial experience of industry research, analysis and training across a variety of "new technology" industries (including conventional and renewable energy), Dr Massey is expert in demystifying new technologies, presenting their commercial and business context and describing the economic and financial context of the markets in which they operate. He delivers training globally, to senior executives from a range of organisations from project development to finance and has also developed educational material for both live and distance learning courses. He holds a 1st Class Honours degree in Natural Sciences from the University of Cambridge, a PhD in Earth Sciences and a Diploma in Economics, Innovation and Sustainability. |
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