Renewable energy

Generating energy using renewable natural resources, such as wind, sunlight, rain, tides, geothermal energy, etc., has recently gained in importance as it is an efficient method for reducing greenhouse gas emissions (GHG). There is a great demand for innovative technologies for more intelligent networks, engineers for designing systems and technicians for looking after and maintaining these technologies.

Complete training solutions for renewable energy technologies

Festo Didactic offers various learning systems for renewable energy which can be used as stand-alone modules or as part of the training programme for electric power technology. This includes a ready-to-use solution for dealing with various aspects of the broad field of electrical energy.

Sturdy workstations, modules and components guarantee a long service life in the demanding environment of a training laboratory.

We offer our customers an ideal training programme platform in which they can create the right modules and the right training material in order to develop perfect learning journeys for their students.

The complete training programme for electric power technology includes the following systems:

Learning system for DC and AC circuits
Learning system for solar energy
Learning system for generating energy using small wind turbines
Learning system for lead-acid batteries
Learning system for the fundamentals of renewable energy
Learning system for direct current power electronics
Learning system for in-house energy production
Learning system for hydrogen fuel cells
Learning system for electromechanics
Learning system for power electronics
Learning system for AC power transmission
Learning system for smart grid technologies
Learning system for DFIG principles
Learning system for power transmission in smart grid technologies
Many other possibilities!

Discover the training programme for electric machines and drive technology.

Training solutions in the field of renewable energy cover three subject areas:

See below for more detailed information.

Learning system Fundamentals of renewable energy

Comprehensively coverage of the fundamentals of renewable energy systems and the requirements for using the equipment in this field
Teaches the principles of electricity generation from renewable energy sources (solar power and wind power), as well as its subsequent storage in lead-acid batteries
Realistic experiment inside with a flexible solar panel emulator and wind turbine emulator
Current-carrying parts of the electrical connecting cables are covered and insulated, making connection possible without the risk of electric shock
The system includes a very versatile USB peripheral device – a four-quadrant dynamometer/power supply unit.

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The topics covered include:

Direct current power circuits (Ohm’s law, resistors, solving direct current circuits, power)
Lead-acid battery (battery characteristics, charging methods)
Solar power – photovoltaic (solar panel configurations, effects of temperature and shade, orientation towards the sun and effects on power output)
Introduction to wind energy (wind turbines, charging batteries via wind turbines, charge controllers, powering loads)

Find out more about the learning system for the fundamentals of renewable energy.

Learning system for in-house energy production

Combines a modular approach with computer-based data acquisition and control to provide a unique learning experience in the area of systems for in-house energy production.

Includes the four-quadrant dynamometer/power supply unit and the interface for computer-aided data acquisition and control
This course explains how to generate alternating current from direct current using natural sources. At the same time, the requirements for e.g. DC power electronics, single-phase AC power electronics, transformers and rechargeable batteries are also met.
Introduces the single-phase grid-tied inverter and large-scale energy storage

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The topics covered include:

Direct current power circuits (Ohm’s law, resistors, solving direct current circuits, power)
Lead-acid battery (battery characteristics, charging methods)
Solar power – photovoltaic (solar panel configurations, effects of temperature and shade, orientation towards the sun and effects on power output)
Introduction to wind energy (wind turbines, charging batteries via wind turbines, charge controllers, powering loads)
DC power electronics (transistors, choppers, filters)
Single-phase AC power electronics (diodes, rectifiers, PWM converters)

Find out more about the learning system for in-house energy production.

Learning system for hydrogen fuel cells

Ideal for teaching the design principles of hydrogen fuel cells
Comprehensive coverage of the structure and operating principles, theory of thermodynamics, various characteristics of a 50 W fuel cell system and safety aspects

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The topics covered include:

The basic functions of the fuel cell system
The characteristic curve of a fuel cell
Parameters that influence the characteristic curve
Determining the current characteristic curve of hydrogen
Efficiency of the fuel cell stack
Setting up the power supply using fuel cells
Efficiency of power supply using fuel cells
Fuel cell application I: remote-controlled traffic light
Fuel cell application I: vehicle with fuel cells

Find out more about the learning system for hydrogen fuel cells.

Extending the training for renewable energies:

Learning system environ. tech & renewable energy

Our learning systems on environmental technology/renewable energy offer a hands-on, practical and clear learning experience for water management specialists and solar energy systems technicians.

Environ. tech/renewable energy