This course qualifies for a 80% subsidy under the HCI Fees Subsidy.
Please refer to the Entry Requirements section for details and eligibility criteria.

This micro-credential has been developed to benefit engineers, who are interested in learning more about solar energy conversion processes and applications of solar energy systems, architects interested in building integrated solar energy technologies, professionals in local authorities and in NGOs, who are interested in the growing solar industry in Ireland.

This micro-credential will give you an extended foundation of the main concepts of solar energy conversion and applications to enable you to practically apply your new knowledge in the field as well as in research and development.

Learners will advance their professional competencies through an in-depth focus on how solar cells work up to the balance of system components and the design of large solar farms. You will be facilitated to identify and to address these topics and will be enabled to progress your individual career goals in the solar energy industry.

How will this Micro-credential be delivered?

This micro-credential is available as hybrid learning with:

• Weekly lectures (2 hr) will be live streamed and recorded.
• Weekly groupwork (1 hr) can be facilitated online or face to face to suit the cohort.

• Level 8 award 2.1 grade in Engineering or a cognate discipline.
• Up to date CV required.

HCI Fees Subsidy

Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria may qualify for a 80% fee subsidy, subject to the availability of subsidized places.

For eligibility details, please refer to the Eligibility Criteria.