Course Objectives: This course aims to:

• Introduce renewable energy as a valid source of energy.
• Review the variety of applied solar systems.
• Form an understanding of the actual requirements of solar systems.

Course Outcomes: At the end of the course, the participants should be able to:

• Be aware of the existing sources of renewable energy.
• Recognize the variety and different types of systems.
• Identify the main components of basic solar energy.

Training Strategies: The following training strategies will be adopted for this course:

• PowerPoint presentations and whiteboard delivery.
•  Group questions and class discussions.
• Hands-on check on components and system layout in the lab.