Learning Outcomes
On completion of the course, students will be able to:
- describe fundamental concepts, principles, technologies and environmental impacts for renewable electricity generation with a focus on wind power and hydropower,
- analyse interactions between process characteristics and technical systems within renewable energy technologies,
- evaluate production conditions, economics, and the feasibility of renewable energy solutions while considering factors such as location, resource availability, environmental impact and economic viability,
- critically assess the potential of hydrogen storage and electrical vehicle battery systems to enhance the reliability and flexibility of renewable power generation,
- design and evaluate small-scale renewable energy projects that incorporate wind or hydro-power while considering grid integration and storage solutions.
Course Content
This course deals with theoretical foundations, technologies, and applications of renewable energy systems, with a focus on wind and hydropower, as well as supporting technologies such as hydrogen storage and electric vehicles (EVs). Designed to meet the growing need for sustainable energy solutions, the course covers challenges for integrating such solutions into energy systems in Sweden and globally as well as examples of how to address these challenges.
Core topics include the physics of wind and hydropower generation, turbine design, operation, and grid connectivity. The course also includes technical configurations of wind turbines and hydropower plants, as well as the role of power electronics and control systems in ensuring stable, efficient power production. Hydrogen and EV battery systems for enhancing renewable energy integration are also covered, with a focus on improving system reliability and flexibility.
Design, evaluation and communication of small-scale renewable energy projects are facilitated through a combination of theoretical lectures, seminars, and project work activities. A literature review on emerging hydrogen or EV technologies serves to prepare students for further research and professional applications in renewable energy.
Assessment
- Individual project
- Project
Grades
The grading scale used for the final course grade is U–VG.
Grades are reported as follows:
- Individual project (Wind Power) - 3 Credits | U–VG
- Project (Hydropower) - 3 Credits | U–G
- Project (Hydrogen and Electric Vehicle) - 1.5 Credits | U–G
Entry Requirements
- Electrical Power Engineering 7.5 credits and Fluid Dynamics 7.5 credits
Other Information
This course cannot be counted towards the same degree along with courses that have equivalent content.
If the student has received a decision/recommendation granting study support from Dalarna University because of a disability, then the examiner has the right to offer an alternative examination arrangement. The examiner takes into account the objectives in the course syllabus when deciding whether the examination can be adapted in accordance with the decision/recommendation.