Implementation and evaluation of the first renewable energy systems technical course in Brazil

Abstract

Availability of skilled labor in renewable energies (REs) is a necessity for countries that, in search of sustainable development, intend to invest in this segment. Experiences with the training of this professional have been little reported in the literature, being more frequent studies contemplating superior level formation. In this paper, we describe the Brazilian experience with professional training of technicians in the RE sector. An overview of the public professional education, the report, and the evaluation of the implementation of the rst face-to-face technician course in RE systems in Brazil are presented. The course was offered in the Brazilian northeastern region, which stands out for the largest installed capacity in the country of solar and wind power plants (8223 MW); additionally, this region is characterized by social challenges, as a low Human Development Index (0.656), the lowest among the Brazilian regions. We also propose an updated teaching program with the indication of a reference curricular matrix.