Renewable Energy Systems Courses

What Will You Learn?

• By the end of the Renewable Energy Systems course, students should be able to:
• 1. Understand the Fundamentals of Renewable Energy: Gain an overview of renewable energy sources and their importance in the global energy mix. Understand the environmental, social, and economic benefits of renewable energy.
• 2. Explore Various Renewable Energy Sources: Learn about different types of renewable energy sources, such as solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, and biomass, and the technological systems used to harness their energy.
• 3. Design Renewable Energy Systems: Develop the skills to design renewable energy systems, including the calculation of energy production, system sizing, and selecting the appropriate technology based on site-specific conditions.
• 4. Learn about Power Generation from Renewables: Study the principles of power generation from renewable sources, including photovoltaic systems, wind turbines, hydroelectric systems, and geothermal plants.
• 5. Understand Energy Storage Technologies: Learn about energy storage technologies like batteries, pumped hydro, and compressed air energy storage that help in balancing intermittent renewable energy supply and demand.
• 6. Analyze the Economic and Environmental Aspects: Understand the financial and environmental implications of renewable energy projects, including costs, returns on investment, environmental impact assessments, and regulatory frameworks.
• 7. Learn about Grid Integration: Gain knowledge on how renewable energy systems are integrated into the power grid, including challenges related to variability, grid stability, and smart grids.
• 8. Understand the Policies and Regulations: Study the global and local renewable energy policies, incentives, and regulations that shape the development and deployment of renewable energy systems.
• 9. Evaluate Renewable Energy Technologies: Be able to critically evaluate the feasibility and efficiency of different renewable energy technologies for specific applications or regions.
• 10. Apply Practical Skills in Renewable Energy Projects: Develop practical skills for working on renewable energy projects, including data analysis, simulations, and system modeling.