The Master’s in Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy is a high-level program for professionals seeking to specialize and stay current in the transformation of the energy model. This program will allow you to delve deeper into optimizing energy efficiency and expanding renewable energy, equipping you with a comprehensive perspective to tackle complex energy projects. You will master advanced energy management in buildings and facilities, from improving efficiency to integrating renewable systems for industrial decarbonization. You will explore the current energy landscape, delving into regulations for new construction, such as the Technical Building Code (CTE) and Energy Efficiency Certification (CEE). You will analyze strategies for the energy retrofit of existing buildings and the certification processes involved. The program covers key energy systems in buildings, including HVAC, air-source heat pumps, geothermal systems, ventilation, and DHW. You will specialize in lighting management and Building Management Systems (BMS)—essential tools for advanced solutions in a sector undergoing constant transformation.
Objectives
• Lead comprehensive energy management projects, covering their technical, economic, and regulatory aspects. • Design advanced strategies for optimizing energy efficiency in buildings and facilities. • Implement innovative solutions using renewable energy sources, such as aerothermal, geothermal, and solar systems, to promote decarbonization. • Evaluate the technical and economic feasibility of projects to incorporate renewable technologies and improve energy efficiency. • Manage building energy certification by applying the Technical Building Code (CTE) and current regulations. • Integrate HVAC, ventilation, DHW, and lighting systems with Building Management Systems (BMS) for smart energy control. • Make strategic decisions based on data analysis to continuously optimize energy performance. • Interpret and apply the international regulatory framework and applicable legislation in energy efficiency and renewable energy projects.
Methodology
At Educa PHAROS, we use a highly practical methodology focused on the direct application of knowledge in the student’s professional environment, combining theoretical content with real-world cases, digital tools, and support from a team of specialized instructors.
Program
Introduction
The International Energy Context
The Spanish Energy Context
European Regulatory Framework for Building Energy Efficiency
U.S. regulatory framework, ASHRAE standards
New Construction: An Introduction to the CTE and Energy Certification
The CTE: Basic Habitability Requirements
The CTE. Basic Energy-Saving Requirements (The RITE is addressed in the systems section)
Energy Certification
Documents Accepted for Energy Certification and the List of Applicable Regulations
Existing Buildings. The Energy Audit
Energy Audit. Phase 1: Analysis of the Current Situation
Energy Audit. Phase 2: Proposals and Economic Analysis
European Standards. UNE-EN_16247-1,2,3,4:2012 Series
ASHRAE Energy Audit II
Existing Buildings. Energy Certification
The CE3X Program: Defining the Envelope
The CE3X Program: Definition of the Systems
The CE3X Program: Results and Improvement Measures
The CE3X Program: A Case Study
Introduction to HVAC Systems
Primary loop
Secondary loop
Heating and Cooling
Transport Fluid and Terminal Units
Aerothermal Energy: Concept and Characteristics
Geothermal Heating. Design and Calculations
Geothermal Energy: Concept and Characteristics
Geothermal Energy: Design and Calculations
Comparative Study
Introduction to Ventilation
Ventilation Systems in Residential Buildings
Ventilation in Commercial Buildings
Primary Air Conditioners
Ventilation Systems: Design and Calculations
Introduction
Demand Assessment
Residential Buildings: Design and Calculations
Commercial Buildings: Design and Calculations
Case Study
Concepts and Regulations
Energy-Efficient Technology in Lamps and Light Fixtures
Efficient Technology in Equipment and Control
Lighting Audit
Design Criteria and Recommendations
Introduction
Control Systems
Control signals. Sensors
Control Signals. Actuators
Control Systems. Controllers
Control signals. Gateways
Control Signals. Measurement and Monitoring
Management Systems
Advanced Management Systems
System Integration
ISO 50001 and Directive 2012/27/EU
The Electricity Market, Tariff System
Financial Management in Energy Projects
Energy Service Companies (ESCOs)
Principles of Solar Thermal Energy
Resource Assessment
Low-Temperature Solar Energy
Solar Cooling
Concentrating solar power plant
Photovoltaic Effect
Components of a photovoltaic system
Current State of Technology and the Market
Design and Calculation of Photovoltaic Systems
Regulations and Standards
Resource Assessment
Description of the Technology
Sizing and Calculation of Energy Produced
Small-scale wind power installations in urban areas
The Economics and Environmental Impact of Wind Power
Biomass Utilization
Energy Utilization
Use in Construction
Systems and Equipment
District Power Plants
Energy in Industry
The Importance of Energy Efficiency
Energy Legislation
Grants, funding, and other initiatives to promote energy efficiency in industry
Success Stories
The Role of the Energy Manager (I). Responsibilities
The Role of the Energy Manager (II). Responsibilities
Energy Service Company (ESCO)
Regulations Governing the Application of ESEs
Practical Examples of ESEs
Basic Concepts
Methodology of the Energy Audit Process
Action Plans
Results: Energy Indicators
Success Stories
Heating System
Electrical System
Industrial Refrigeration
Lighting
Energy-Efficiency Solutions for Industry
Energy from the Sun
Radiation Measurement and Databases
The Photovoltaic Effect
The Solar Cell
The photovoltaic solar panel
Crystalline Silicon Panel Technology
Crystalline Silicon Technology
Thin-film panel technology
Thin-film panel technology
Concentrated solar power
Solar energy generated. PR concept
PVsyst. Site Definition and Meteorological Data
PVsyst. Component Modeling (I)
PVsyst. Component Modeling (II)
PVsyst. Energy Simulation and Results
Photovoltaic Self-Consumption. Simulation Using PVsyst Software
Solar Mounting Systems and Trackers
Major Electrical Equipment
Medium-Voltage Cables and Electrical Substation
Civil Engineering
Introduction to Biomass
Biomass as an Energy Source
Characterization of Biomass as an Energy Resource
The Challenges of Biomass Use
Biomass Technologies and Treatments
Introduction to Biogas
Biogas Production
Biogas Production Technologies
Operations Before and After Biomethanation
Uses of Biogas
HVO Biodiesel
FAME Biodiesel
Bioethanol
Bioethanol Production
The Combustion Reaction. Reagents
The Combustion Reaction. Products
Design of Combustion Facilities
Electricity Generation from Biomass
Solar-Thermoelectric Power Plant I
Solar Thermoelectric Plant II
Introduction and Objectives
Smart Cities
Some Smart City Initiatives
Energy in Cities
Putting the Consumer First: Smart Meters
The Need to Decarbonize Transportation
Possible Actions to Decarbonize Transportation
The Electric Vehicle
The Electric Bus
New activity or business models
Overview of Distributed Renewable Energy Generation
Promoting Distributed Generation and Self-Consumption
Integration of Self-Consumption into the Electric Power System
Energy Communities
Some experiences
Electric Power Distribution (I)
Electric Power Distribution (II)
Power Grids and the Energy Transition
New Tools. Gaining Flexibility
Smart Grids
History of Wind Energy
Wind Meteorology
Physics of Wind Energy
Site Selection
Wind Measurement Campaign
Wind Energy
Exercise. Descriptive statistical analysis of wind resources
Wind Turbines 1
Wind Turbines 2
Wind Turbines 3
WASP Program. Data Analysis Model (WAP CLIMATE ANALYST)
WASP Program. Topographic Model of the Terrain (WAP MAL EDITOR)
WASP Program. Wind Turbine Generator Model
WASP Program. Energy Simulation I
WASP Program. Energy Simulation II
Civil Engineering for a Wind Farm
Electrical power generation systems at a wind farm
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