Renewable energy production (7 cr)
Code: TE00BX94-3001
General information
Enrollment
01.12.2021 - 17.01.2022
Timing
01.01.2022 - 29.04.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
7 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Engineering and Business
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Technology
Teachers
- Osmo Huhtala
- Dominique Roggo
- Samuli Ranta
Groups
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PEYTES20
Objective
After completing the course, student will
· recall the importance and availability of renewable energy sources as well as role of renewable energy production in current electrical energy system
· identify different technologies to produce renewable energy, their technical maturity, and typical features
· explain the structure and energy conversion process of Wind Power, Solar Photovoltaic and Hydro Power systems
· recall need for energy storages related to renewable energy production and identify technologies to store electrical energy
· assess technical, economic, and environmental aspects for different RE sources and production means
Content
1. Introduction to renewable energy production including overview of relevant technologies
2. Solar power
3. Wind power
4. Hydro power
5. Overview of energy storage technologies
6. Renewable energy as a part of electricity system
7. Method to assess technical, economic and environmental aspects of RE production and storage
Teaching methods
Lectures, exercises and laboratory work
Content scheduling
Contents:
1. Introduction to renewable energy production including overview of relevant technologies
2. Solar power
3. Wind power
4. Hydro power
5. Overview of energy storage technologies
6. Renewable energy as a part of electricity system
7. Method to assess technical, economic and environmental aspects of RE production and storage
Evaluation scale
H-5
Qualifications
Sähkötekniikan perusteet, Sähköfysiikka, Termofysiikka