Opportunity - E-Learning Course on Floating Photovoltaic
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This course is grounded in international industry experience and best practices for Floating Photovoltaic (FPV) systems and provides an in-depth exploration of floating solar technologies and their application in modern renewable energy projects. It examines a wide range of FPV concepts, deployment environments, technology options, and global market trends to illustrate how floating solar can expand renewable energy generation while reducing land-use constraints and supporting sustainable water resource management.
Participants will gain insight into the technical, environmental, social, and commercial aspects of FPV development, as well as the opportunities and challenges associated with scaling deployment. The course addresses key feasibility and planning considerations, including site selection, solar resource assessment, bathymetric and geotechnical investigations, equipment selection, energy yield analysis, and mooring and anchoring design. It also explores project economics through CAPEX, OPEX, and Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE) assessments, highlighting the factors that influence project viability and investment decisions.
In addition, the course examines environmental and social impact considerations, stakeholder engagement, permitting processes, land and water rights, and regulatory requirements that shape FPV project development. Practical implementation topics are also covered, including procurement strategies, construction planning, quality assurance, health and safety management, commissioning, and operations and maintenance practices. Through practical examples, lessons learned, and real-world case studies, the course equips developers, policymakers, utilities, investors, engineers, and other stakeholders with the knowledge needed to evaluate, develop, implement, and operate safe, reliable, and bankable floating solar projects.
About Open Learning Campus
All registered users of OLC can experience its impact of new features. If you are already registered with OLC you can directly sign in to the new system. If you are a new user then do register to avail of the dynamic learning opportunities from WBG to deepen your knowledge and skills on a variety of development related topics. For example, you will have access to timely resources such as:
- Ted like video talks
- Podcasts
- Formal learnings (i.e., Self-paced courses/Facilitated Courses/MOOCs)
- Live events and Knowledge Exchanges
- Communities of Practice
You will have access to an extensive catalog of resources through which you can search and discover relevant learning materials.
How to Access the Course Content
To access the course content, please follow the below registration steps:
- Open https://wbg.edcast.com/
- Navigate to “No account?” and select “Create one!”. Select “Next” to continue with the next step.
- Enter the code that you received via email at the “Enter Code” field. Select “Sign in” to continue with the next step.
- Fill in your First and Last Names and select a preferred communication language. Select “Next” to continue with the next step.
- Select up to five learning goals. Select “Next” to continue with the next step.
- Select up to five skills. Select “Next” to continue with the next step.
- Congratulations and welcome to the OLC! You’ll find additional tips and suggestions inside the “Welcome to the Open Learning Campus” channel at the top of the home page.
