Renewable Energy Sources I

The core modules of the course include: Introduction to global energy and environmental problems. Also introduction to the main renewable energy sources. Benefits. Cons . Wind Energy, History, Current Developments, International Technological Trends. Wind turbines. Turbine Types, Benefits. Cons. Subsystems of machines. Functional behavior. Wind Resources measuring tools. Assessment of Wind Resources. Wind Engine Energy Production, Wind Farms. Solar Energy, Theoretical and Experimental Determination of Solar Radiation. Solar Panels, Solar Energy Applications Covering thermal load. Photovoltaic Effect, Photovoltaic Energy Production. Introduction to Agricultural Greenhouses. Systems for the Production and utilization of Biomass. Energy from Biomass.

Objectives

To introduce students to mild and renewable energy, while understanding the basic advantages and disadvantages, and their main applications. Further attempts and presentation of the key energy conversion principles that accompanies every mild form of energy, and an introductory financial and technical approach.

Prerequisites

Background Lesson

Syllabus

The course consists of the following sections: -Introduction -Wind Energy - Wind Turbine -Wind Resources -Energy Efficiency of Wind Farms -Financial Evaluation of Wind Farms -Solar Radiation -Solar Panels -Photovoltaics