Power Generation (Conventional & Renewable)

1. Training Introduction

Electric power generation remains the backbone of modern economies, supporting industrial growth, social development, and technological advancement. While conventional power generation continues to play a significant role in meeting baseload demand, renewable energy technologies are rapidly expanding to address climate change, sustainability, and energy security concerns.
This training program provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of both conventional and renewable power generation systems, their technologies, operations, economics, and environmental impacts, enabling informed decision-making across the evolving energy landscape.

 

2. Training Objective

The objectives of this program are to:

• Provide a strong technical foundation in conventional and renewable power generation.
• Enhance understanding of design, operation, and performance of generation systems.
• Enable comparison of economic, environmental, and operational aspects of different generation technologies.
• Support effective planning and management of diversified power generation portfolios.

 

3. Targeted Group

This program is designed for:

• Power plant engineers, operators, and technicians
• Energy managers and utility professionals
• Renewable energy developers and project managers
• Policy-makers, regulators, and planners in the power sector
• Academicians, researchers, and students in electrical and energy engineering
• Consultants and professionals involved in power generation projects

 

4. Course Duration

• Total Duration: 2 Weeks
• Learning Load: 32 hours per week
• Mode of Delivery: Online / Hybrid / In-Person
• Assessment: Quizzes, assignments, case studies, and capstone project

 

5. Training Methodology

The program adopts a balanced technical and practical learning approach:

• Expert-led lectures and technical demonstrations
• Case studies from conventional and renewable power plants
• Interactive discussions on technology selection and system performance
• Workshops on efficiency improvement and sustainability assessment
• Capstone project with expert evaluation

 

6. Course Content

Module 1: Fundamentals of Power Generation

• Overview of electricity generation principles
• Power plant components and operating cycles
• Role of generation in power systems

Module 2: Conventional Power Generation Technologies

• Thermal power plants (coal, oil, gas)
• Combined cycle and cogeneration systems
• Nuclear power basics and safety considerations

Module 3: Hydropower Generation

• Large and small hydropower plants
• Turbine types and plant operation
• Environmental and social considerations

Module 4: Solar Power Generation

• Solar photovoltaic (PV) and solar thermal systems
• System design, operation, and performance
• Grid integration and variability management

Module 5: Wind & Other Renewable Power Technologies

• Wind power systems and site assessment
• Biomass, geothermal, and ocean energy
• Hybrid renewable power plants

Module 6: Performance, Efficiency & Environmental Impacts

• Efficiency measurement and optimization
• Emissions, environmental impacts, and mitigation
• Lifecycle assessment of power generation technologies

Module 7: Economics, Policy & Technology Selection

• Cost structures and levelized cost of electricity (LCOE)
• Energy policies, incentives, and regulatory frameworks
• Technology selection and planning considerations

Module 8: Capstone Project & Certification

• Development of a comparative power generation analysis
• Technology selection and sustainability evaluation
• Final presentation, assessment, and certification

 

7. Expected Outcomes

Upon completion, participants will be able to:

• Understand the principles and technologies of conventional and renewable power generation
• Analyze operational, economic, and environmental aspects of power plants
• Compare and select appropriate generation technologies for different contexts
• Support planning, operation, and management of power generation systems
• Contribute to sustainable and reliable electricity supply strategies
• Earn a professional certification from FOTADE

 

8. Certificate of Completion

Participants who successfully complete all modules and assessments will receive:

Certificate Title:

“Certificate of Completion in Power Generation (Conventional & Renewable)”

Issued by:

FOTADE Training, Research and Resource Development Centre

Certificate Features:

• Participant’s full name
• Programme title and duration
• Date of completion
• Authorized signature and official seal
• Unique certificate identification number