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Certification Course on Solar Architecture

BCA UEN: T08GB0005B

EVENT CODE: 80046

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About the Course

Overview

Our Singapore Green Plan 2030 is a whole-of-nation sustainable development agenda, where one of the key targets is to achieve net zero emissions through solar energy deployment. Beyond the typical approach of covering roof tops with solar panels, it is timely for us to explore harnessing solar power through architectural-integrated systems; in the form of Building-Added Photovoltaics (BAPV) or Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV).

Objectives

This course aims to keep professionals abreast on the latest BAPV and BIPV technologies as well as to equip industry practitioners with knowledge to design and adopt these systems for greater solar energy deployment.

At the end of the course, participants will be able to:

Differentiate the types, functions and designs of BAPV/BIPV technologies;
Determine optimal placement and suitability of BAPV/BIPV; and
Evaluate projects for BAPV/BIPV deployment.

Course Outline

Introduction to Photovoltaics

Overview of solar energy and its applications
PV global outlook
Solar applications in building skin

BAPV/BIPV Technologies & their Applications

Compare multi-Si, mono-Si, and thin film technologies
Organic, perovskites and tandem technologies
Aesthetics of BAPV/BIPV

Optimal Placement of Photovoltaics

Critical parameters for optimal placement of PV in tropics
Solar potential analysis of individual buildings and neighbourhoods
Feasible options to achieve SLEB, ZEB

Photovoltaics Systems & Evaluation

Understanding its system components
IEC standards, building code requirements
Financial assessment, payback and PV life cycle cost (LCC) calculator

Photovoltaics Façade Integration & Performance

Basics of facades systems
Types of solar façade suitable for tropical climate

Key Considerations for Photovoltaics Adoption

Fire safety requirements for BAPV & BIPV
Maintenance service life and warranty
Evaluate value chain of solar power production and the various business models
Troubleshoot and overcome key challenges in solar applications

Course Information

Next intake to be confirmed

9.00am to 6.00pm

2 days

BCAA Learning Management System (LMS)

For more information on Green Mark Advanced Accredited Professional (GMAAP), please click HERE

Trainer / Lecturer

DR. VERONIKA SHABUNKO is an energetic, experienced and commercially driven innovator with a passion for Sustainability and Renewable Energy. She is a Head of Market Development of innovative solar façade systems for Southeast Asia at the Grenzebach Envelon GmbH based in Singapore. She specialises in high-performance BIPV systems, techno-economic solutions and reliable integration of renewable energies into buildings and built environment. To date, Dr. Veronika has generated over 30 publications and is a recognised market expert across South-East Asia in the field of Renewable Energy with a specialisation in Photovoltaics.

PHILIP KWANG is the Managing Director/ Façade Consultant of Façade Global Master Pte Ltd, and also the Director of SG Glass Innovation Master Pte Ltd. He is known to be an active advocate in BIPV facades, which was promoted through his regular engagement with the community and various government agencies. Philip is instrumental in delivery the first SCDF approved BAPV façade at PSA’s Tuas MB Building – a GBIC funded national demonstrator super low energy building with BAPV facades.

Who Should Attend

Industry practitioners who are keen to embark on Green Mark journey or play the role of a Green Specialist; e.g. Developers, Building Owners, Architects, Engineers, Consultants, Project Managers, Facility Managers etc.

Assessment & Award

MCQ online assessment:
Participants are required to complete the MCQ online assessment by 5 August 2025, 2359 hrs (next intake to be confirmed).

An e-Certificate of Successful Completion (e-CSC) will be issued to participants who:

Achieve at least 75% class attendance; and
Pass MCQ test and group project assignment.

Fee & Funding

Fee (inclusive of 9% GST)
Certification Course on Solar Architecture (TGS-2025057794)	S$656.18	Full course fee without subsidy
	S$196.85	Fee payable after 70% funding support For Singaporeans and Singapore PRs, including those sponsored by non-SME companies
	S$76.45	Fee payable after 90% funding support Singaporeans 40 years old and above OR SME company sponsored Singaporeans or Singapore PRs

Participant must achieve at least 75% attendance and pass all assessments. BCA Academy reserves the right to recover the funded amount from the participant (self-sponsored) or employer (company sponsored) if participant did not meet the eligibility criteria. Details of SSG’s funding can be found on Home (skillsfuture.gov.sg).

CPD Points

BOA-SIA: 4 CPD
PEB: 12 PDU
SCEM: 14 PDU
SGBC-GMAP: 6 SGBC-GMAP CPD

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BCA Academy reserves the right to reschedule/cancel any programme/course, modify the fees and amend information without prior notice.

BCA UEN: T08GB0005B