Last modified: 22 May 2019 17:07
To provide an understanding of generation from solar sources, the associated technologies and the main technical challenges.
| Study Type | Postgraduate | Level | 5 |
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| Term | First Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Online | Sustained Study | No |
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This course examines the solar energy industries including resources, technologies, practical implementation, development, barriers, environmental and
sustainable issues. Some case studies are investigated for solar energy projects. Students will carry out a design project to enhance their intellectual
ability and transferable skills.
Syllabus
Sun solar spectrum, effects of earth's atmosphere, orbit and rotation on insolation.
Concentrated solar thermal power generation.
Externalities of solar energy conversion.
Cost considerations of solar energy conversion.
Power electronics devices for photovoltaics.
Grid-connected PV systems.
Isolated PV systems storage.
Network integration, connection standards, codes and practice.
A detailed design project of a PV energy conversion based system.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
Three hour witten examination (70%)
Essay (30%).
The re-sit will comprise of re-doing the failed element/s (exam and/or coursework assessment/s) from the 1st attempt with a maximum CGS mark of D3. The marks for other elements (successfully passed) will be carried over. Resit mark of either RP or RF will be recorded.
There are no assessments for this course.
Feedback will be provided on any marked assignments within two weeks of submission.
• Discuss and explain the sources of solar energy industries
• Describe and discuss the challenges facing the solar based energy industries
• Carry out the design and analysis of a solar based plant
• Communicate in writing to technical experts and the wider public
• Demonstrate advanced reasoning skills
• Present complex information in an intelligible fashion
• Evaluate effectiveness of different sources of energy
• Quantify the energy potential (heat, power and transport) from different sources of energy
• The nature of different sources of solar, their availability and energy value.
• The technologies available for the conversion of solar to different forms of energy.
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