Global renewable energy education and training programme (GREET Programme)

Abstract The education and training of renewable energy specialists is based upon the knowledge usually taught in various disciplines and levels, but it needs specific complementary components. These are of two classes: firstly, a general knowledge able to create the understanding of the important role which the renewable energy has and will have in the future; secondly, a strengthened technical knowledge relevant to each technology which would offer the tools for efficient fieldwork under the specific utilization conditions of this technology. We recommended that for all educational and training programmes a common preparatory work be elaborated by general energy specialists, as well as competent professionals in each specific technology. These two categories of specialists should provide their contributions to enable the professional setup of these programmes.