Course EG3012

Sustainable Energy Systems

5 Credits
Second Cycle

Main field of study: Solar Energy Engineering

The course has no instances planned right now

Learning outcomes for the course

After completing the course, the student shall be able to:
  • explain the essential principles in technical systems for electricity generation from solar, water, wind, geothermal and bio energy
  • explain the essential principles in technical systems for heat production from solar, geothermal and bioenergy
  • explain the essential principles in distribution systems for heat and electricity
  • explain the essential principles in technical systems for combined heat and power production
  • carry out computations for dimensioning of power and energy for systems and plants mentioned in the previous points
  • carry out computations using simulation and optimisation computational tools for sustainable energy systems for single buildings, municipalities, and regions at national and international levels
  • assess the sustainability of energy systems using analyses of environmental impact and life-cycle costs