Program Overview

Solar Energy Systems for Built Environment Professionals

Overview

The programme is designed to support the Built Environment's push towards increasing deployment of Super Low / Zero / Positive Energy Buildings. It aims to equip professionals with the knowledge and skills to assess potential areas for solar PV deployment, perform financial calculations, and describe how renewable energy credits can be utilized for sustainable buildings.

Target Audience

• Facility managers
  • Quantity surveyors
  • Project managers
  • Staff involved in the Built Environment
  • Professionals interested in solar energy for the Built Environment

Minimum Entry Requirement

• Bachelor's Degree and at least 2 years’ experience in FM

Programme Details

1. Assess potential areas for solar PV deployment in the built environment.
2. Perform financial calculations for payback and net present value for solar PV projects.
3. Describe how renewable energy credits can be utilised for sustainable buildings.
4. Familiarise with regulatory requirements for solar PV deployment. | Dr. Stephen Tay | TBC 2 day course (14 hours); 9.00am to 6.00pm Online (Zoom Meeting) Assessment: Discussions, presentation and written assessment. | Yes |

Instructor Profile

Dr. Stephen Tay is active in the solar PV industry through the following:

• Involved with the SolarNova programme led by EDB and HDB.
• Contributed to the Super Low Energy Building Technology Roadmap by BCA.
• Served in consultancy roles for both local and overseas corporates.
• Engaged as the Lead Trainer by the ASEAN-German Energy Programme (AGEP) to train ASEAN decision-makers from on the topic of solar PV.
• Awarded the “Young Green Building Advocate Award” in 2019, which was jointly conferred by BCA and SGBC.

Funding and Eligibility

Learners must record at least 75% attendance, and pass all assessment components, to be eligible for SSG funding.