Some things to note about the modules:

• Three modules will be offered in the course. 
• Participants wanting to gain full insight into the complete gamut of alternative energy (AE) practices are admonished to do all.
• Some participants may not be interested in doing particular modules and hence the modules are designed to be independent of each other.  
• To make the courses of national and regional relevance, emphasis is placed on those energy sources that have great potential in Jamaica and the wider Caribbean.

The Modules are defined in more details below:

Module 1: National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL) Energy Assessment and Auditing Training (Week 1: July   6 - 10, 2015)

The objective of this module is to teach state of the art assessment techniques using standardized  analysis and assessment tools. Through completion of the course, students will have the knowledge and resources needed to conduct comprehensive energy assessments.

Module 2: Module 2: North American Board of Certificate Energy Practioners (NABCEP) Introductory Solar PV Course (Week 2: July 13 - 17, 2015)

The objective of this module is to teach the basics of photovoltaic energy systems. Students will also be prepared to sit the NABCEP Entry Level Exam.

Students are taught about the theory of solar energy, PV system design and PV system installation.

Module 3: Other Energy Sources and Alternative Energy Issues (Week 3: July 20 - 24, 2015)

The objective of this module is to introduce various renewable energy sources as well as to examine various issues related to integrating renewables with the grid.

Students are taught wind, hydro, solar thermal, bioenergy, and geothermal as well as grid integration from the grid perspective and from the renewables perspective.  Issues related to policy and regulations in the industry will also be examined.