Renewable energy-related courses

The University’s Institute for Sustainable Energy is launching three courses aimed at training installers, engineers and architects in the fields of solar heating and solar photovoltaic system installations.

The first round of courses is scheduled to start in May.

The courses also aim to provide essential information to designers, builders and building services engineers so that they can plan ahead for the inclusion of solar systems in new and renovated buildings.

These courses fulfil some of the exigencies of the EU directive on the energy performance of buildings.

The Renewable Energy Association Malta, whose members include local renewable energy suppliers and installers, has welcomed the launching of these courses.

The courses on photovoltaics will be organised jointly with the Department of Industrial Power Conversion of the Faculty of Engineering.

The Malta Resources Authority has endorsed the courses.

Candidates who obtain at least Grade B (70 per cent) will be eligible to apply for an installer’s certification from the authority.

This new system of certification will be in line with EU requirements.

For more information, contact Charles Yousif at the Institute for Sustainable Energy on tel. 2165 0675, e-mail charles.yousif@um.edu.mt or by visiting its website www.um.edu.mt/ise.