These programs train key individuals who can then teach more people in their home countries to assure that installed renewable energy systems are provided with the on-going infrastructure for installation, operation and maintenance. A specific objective of the Center is to develop and implement the educational infrastructure necessary to regulate and use renewable energy systems in the Caribbean, Mexico, and selected South American and Central American countries. FSEC staff will work with you to develop courses and to teach them in your home country. FSEC employs a staff of 150 personnel and has conducted a wide range of research and education programs in renewable energy for more than 20 years. In the past five years, FSEC has conducted more than 100 PV, solar thermal and building efficiency programs, training thousands of energy specialists in the design, installation, operation and maintenance of renewable energy systems.
Instructors are available to teach courses in English or Spanish.
Courses are taught on photovoltaics, solar water heating, energy-efficient buildings and advanced transportation technologies. Courses cover all aspects of renewable energy technologies, including solar thermal, solar electric and biomass. The Florida Solar Energy Center is the State of Florida's energy research and education institute, and is part of the University of Central Florida. If you are interested in attending a program offered by FSEC in your area, or if you want to set up a program of interest to you, your staff and others in your community, please contact us. We look forward to working with you.