Last modified: 25 Sep 2019 09:58
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 | Aberdeen | 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.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 30 | |
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Marked submissions (typically via MyAberdeen) will be returned to the students promptly, including feedback on the laboratory exercises. Whole-class feedback and solutions to past assignment or exams are provided via MyAberdeen. |
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| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 70 | |
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There are no assessments for this course.
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| Reflection | Understand | A: General knowledge and understanding of:•The nature of different sources of solar, their availability and energy value.•The technologies available for the conversion of solar energy. |
| Reflection | Understand | •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 |
| Reflection | Evaluate | •Evaluate effectiveness of different sources of energy•Quantify the energy potential (heat, power and transport) from different sources of energy |
| Reflection | Create | •Communicate in writing to technical experts and the wider public•Demonstrate advanced reasoning skills•Present complex information in an intelligible fashion |
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