Standards Development |
Renewable Energy Short Courses |
Renewable Energy Education |
Industry Development |
A Sustainable Built Environment
RISE is actively working to develop standards for renewable energy systems and balance of system components. For more information and testing videos and current standards research, please click the Standards Development hyperlink above.
Renewable Energy Short Courses
Designing and Installing PV Systems (Grid Connected)
Date for the next course in Perth 2009 will be announced shortly.
Photovoltaic technology (PV) is an important renewable energy technology which produces zero emissions, is modular, and can produce energy anywhere that the sun shines. Annual growth rate for photovoltaic production over the last five years has been on average more than 40% which makes PV one of the fastest growing industries in the world today. This two day course will provide an introduction to solar photovoltaic power systems and how they can be integrated into grid connected or stand-alone power applications.
The course covers the characteristics of photovoltaic modules and inverters suitable for connection to the grid. There are sessions that provide an introduction to PV systems and system design and design case studies are examined. The installation standards for PV grid connected systems (AS4777, AS5033 & AS3000) are also covered.
The course is suitable for electrical contractors, accredited system designers and installers, utility representatives, electrical inspectors and electrical engineers who are involved in the installation of systems either as designers, specifiers or inspectors and academics and professionals working in the area of renewable energy and the environment.
For information about courses in Perth please contact Houman Pezeshki telephone (08) 9360 6620.
Renewable Energy Education
These courses may be studied on the Murdoch University campus in Perth, or externally using the on-line learning system that provides lecture notes, recordings and selected readings. Murdoch University's full range of courses in renewable energy include:
- Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Energy Management
- Bachelor of Engineering in Renewable Energy Engineering
- Postgraduate Diploma in Energy Studies
- Master of Science in Renewable Energy
For further details about these courses click here
(RRPGP) Industry Development
The Renewable Remote Power Generation Programme (RRPGP) is managed by the Australian Government's Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts. This funding is administered in Western Australia by the Sustainable Energy Development Office.
The Australian Government provides funding to RISE to support activities in several key areas:
- Testing, through ongoing support of ResLab and the Small Wind Test Centre
- Standards development
- Professional development & training
- Demonstration of small scale wind turbine technology and stand-alone renewable energy technologies
- Provision of information on sustainable energy for use in remote areas
A Sustainable Built Environment
The
industry based around the design of sustainable buildings is growing rapidly. New home buyers are increasingly looking for sustainable designs, and
owners of existing houses are looking for ways to make their houses more efficient
and sustainable. Many rating tools are now available for rating
the sustainability of buildings, including the energy sustainability.
RISE recognises that this increase in interest and regulation has created a market for professional development for architects and other professionals connected to the building industry. The architectural industry will require adequate training to meet the needs of the community and to meet the higher requirements expected of the building industry. RISE’s Built Environment program provides a Master of Science in Environmental Architecture, of which can be taken as short courses.
The RISE Built Environment program is managed by Adj. Prof. Garry Baverstock AM, a prominent eco-architect. RISE also has a vision to develop a research & development capacity and ultimately create a Sustainable Built Environment Centre.
RISE gratefully acknowledges Midland Brick as a major sponsor of its Built Environment program. In providing this support, Midland Brick is endorsing RISE's commitment to promoting sustainable community development in the built environment.
