DIERET: Info

DIERET INFO

The Climate Chapter was updated in 2008, the Biomass Chapter was updeted in 2007, and a new modul on alternative fuel and transport was added in 2006.
The web site was newly placed in December, 2005.
The DIERET CD was last updated and published in May 2005 by INFORSE-Europe.

DIERET HOME page
300+ pages TEXT + 450 GRAPHICS

DIERET TEXT

(word document, uncompressed, world 1 MB, 5 Module version)

(zip compressed word file 296kB, 5 Module version)

DIERET QUESTIONS

Document with the Questions are available for request at INFORSE, when you enroll to the course.
Please e-mail to Emil Bedi: fae@inforse.org (alternatively to: emilbedi@yahoo.com)

INFORSE-Europe INFO
(Short Description of INFORSE)

WWW - DIERET on the Internet
Short Descriptions and links available at:
http://www.inforse.org/europe/educat.htm
http://www.inforse.org/projects_pro.php3?id=23

DIERET Material available at:
http://www.inforse.org/europe/dieret/index.html

DIERET INFO
Education on sustainable energy is one of INFORSE`s priorities. The main goal of this project is to provide NGOs and students around the world to get the knowledge on Renewable Energy Technologies (RET) - the issue that is usually not covered by ordinary educational institutions (including universities) in many countries of the world.

WHAT IS DIERET ?
Distance Internet Education on Renewable Energy Technology (DIERET) is free distant learning course offered to INFORSE members and students to upgrade their knowledge in renewable energy technology. In 1999, it was prepared in the framework of North-South co-operation what means that quite considerable attention was given to renewables and their utilization in developing countries. However, the latest updates are targeting more European NGOs.

What is distance learning?
Distance learning with INFORSE is a form of education designed to be as flexible as possible to meet the training needs and requirements of both you, as an individual, and the organization you represent.

Flexibility of place - means that study is not confined to any particular location. You can study anywhere in the world because you are not required to meet your tutors face-to-face.
Flexibility of time - enables you to study at the most convenient times of the day or week, so you can remain in your job and study part-time.
Flexibility of pace - allows you to control the rate at which you study, and to concentrate on particular areas of interest.

What does distance learning with INFORSE involve?
When you begin a distance learning course with INFORSE, you will become part of a group. You will work with your tutor and fellow students.

Study - When you enroll for distance learning, we will send you a complete study pack. This includes a study materials, and examination tests.

Exam tests - You work through the course, you will be required to answer to approximately 20 questions related to each module. These questions are based on the material you have studied. The maximum time available for the completion of the DIERET course is set for three moths (does not include delays in communication).

DIERET CERTIFICATE

What else can you get from DIERET? Except of knowledge, what is the primary goal of the project, all successful students will receive INFORSE Certificate.Despite the fact that INFORSE is not recognized as the educational institution yet, we hope that even this document can help you in some way in the future.

Entry requirements

NFORSE`s DIERET course require you to be fluent in written English. We also recommend that you have reached a University-entrance level of education in a technology-related discipline. If you do not possess the above qualifications, however, you may still be eligible if you can demonstrate that you have the necessary academic skills and practical experience to satisfactorily complete our course.

Technical requirements
Minimum technical requirements to participate in INFORSE`s distance learning course include:
Access to a personal computer, preferably running Windows 95, 98, 2000, Me or NT. at least 90 MHz processor and 32 MB of RAM basic computer skills access to the internet an e-mail program and account a WWW browser (Netscape or Internet Explorer) .

STUDY MATERIALS

DIERET study materials consists of five modules:

MODULE 1: WHY DO WE NEED RENEWABLES ?(20 pages)

MODULE 2: SOLARENERGY (60 pages)

MODULE 3: BIOMASS (62 pages)

MODULE 4: WIND ENERGY (21 pages)

MODULE 5: HYDRO POWER (24 pages)
MODULE 6: GEOTHERMAL ENERGY (New)
MODULE 7: ALTERNATIVE FUELS FOR TRANSPORTATION (New in 2006)
MODULE Annex: Organising and Policies for Renewable Energy
MODULE Annex: UNITS

Text in each module includes material with introduction, history, technology, potentials, applications, guidelines, environmental effects etc.

DIERET in other Languages, than English:

Russian:
Contact: INFORSE member Renewable Energy Agency in Ukraine,
att. Andrei Konechenkov, http://www.rea.org.ua/, email: rea@fae.kiev.ua

Albanian:
Contact: Albanian Ecological Club in Albania
Att. Ali Eltari, e-mail: eco-club@san.com.al

Slovakian:
Contact: Foundation for Alternative Energy in Slovakia
Att. Emil Bedi, e-mail: fae@inforse.org (alternatively: emilbedi@yahoo.com)
http://www.inforse.org/europe/fae/

Funding:
- In 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006 the EU Commission DG Environment - Civil Society Support supported the activities of INFORSE-Europe.
- In 2002, the closed down Secretariats of the Danish Forum for Energy & Development, and the Danish Antinuclear Movement (OOA) supported INFORSE-Europe.
- In 2001-2004, the Danish Outdoor Council's Small Grant Fund supported the translation of DIERET material to Russian and Albanian.