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<p class="MsoNormal">Dear all TRNSYS users,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I hope you’re all enjoying the plentiful solar energy this solstice, or coping with the lack thereof if you are also down-under!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">To celebrate this solstice season, I’m happy to offer all of the TRNSYS users on this forum a
<a href="https://www.udemy.com/learn-trnsys/?couponCode=SOLSTICE2019">25% discount on my new online TRNSYS learning course</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">For those who haven’t heard, this year I have developed a comprehensive course for learning TRNSYS, online and at your own pace. Anyone can take part, all you need is a TRNSYS licence.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUqkFBG538w">Check out the intro video here.</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>What will you learn?<o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3">Learn to simulate the performance of renewable energy systems using TRNSYS 17/18<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3">Use the Simulation Studio more effectively with tips & tricks<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3">Critically analyse your simulation results<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3">Model buildings using Google Sketchup TRNSYS 3D plugin, and the TRNBuild interface<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3">Learn about control strategies, importing weather data, validate your model, and much more!<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3">Automate your TRNSYS simulations through simple VBA code in Excel<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>What is the style of the course?<o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo6">Video tutorials, where I demonstrate all of the skills you need to master TRNSYS.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo6">The style is interactive – I encourage you to follow along with me.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo6">I will frequently present challenges, then show you afterwards how to complete the task.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo6">Assignment projects at the end of each section will force you to apply and extend the skills you learn.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>What are other students saying about the course?<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><img border="0" width="576" height="74" style="width:6.0in;height:.775in" id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image002.jpg@01D530C2.26847020"><b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>So far 34 students from all around the world have benefitted from the course!<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><img border="0" width="594" height="246" style="width:6.1916in;height:2.5583in" id="Picture_x0020_4" src="cid:image012.jpg@01D530C2.26847020"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Do you need extra help with TRNSYS after the course?<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">This year I have been helping many Masters & Postgraduate students with their TRNSYS modelling projects. Are you also in need of a personal TRNSYS tutor? I offer 1-on-1 web conference sessions where we sit down together using screensharing
software, talking over the phone, and I help you with your projects. Send me an email if you’re also interested in personal help.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I wish you all a great solstice season!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><img border="0" width="150" height="201" style="width:1.5583in;height:2.0916in" id="Picture_x0020_5" src="cid:image013.jpg@01D530C2.26847020" alt="A person smiling for the camera
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-NZ">Kind regards,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-NZ">Alastair<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-NZ"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-NZ">Alastair McDowell</span></b><span style="color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-NZ"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-NZ">Engineering Consultant</span><span style="color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-NZ"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-NZ">Energy Analysis & Engineering</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-NZ"> – Enabling innovation for a
sustainable future</span><span style="color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-NZ"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-NZ">T: +61 420 814 623</span><span style="color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-NZ"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-NZ">E: </span><a href="mailto:alastair.mcdowell@energyae.com"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:blue;mso-fareast-language:EN-NZ">alastair.mcdowell@energyae.com</span></a><span style="color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-NZ"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-NZ">11 York St Sydney NSW 2000 Australia | </span><a href="http://www.energyae.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:blue;mso-fareast-language:EN-NZ">http://www.energyae.com</span></a><span style="color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-NZ"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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