RENE3000Solar and Wind

Available in 2024
Course code

RENE3000

Units

10 units

Level

3000 level

2024 Course Timetables

Course handbook

Description

This course establishes a fundamental appreciation of solar and wind energy systems. Given the intermittent nature of solar and wind resources, the technology options for utilisation of solar and wind energy face similar technical issues and, hence, can be treated in a similar manner. Topics covered in the course include solar and wind resource characterisation, solar PV, solar thermal, wind power and an introduction to energy storage options.

Availability2024 Course Timetables

Callaghan

  • Semester 1 - 2024

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course students will be able to:

1. Discuss solar and wind energy systems including technology options for utilisation of solar and wind energy.

2. Apply knowledge gained in solar and wind energy systems to solve problems in renewable energy engineering.

3. Work with a team to apply solar and wind knowledge to develop and conduct a project.

Content

  • Solar and Wind Resources
  • Solar Energy
  • Introduction to Energy Storage
  • System Integration
  • Wind Energy

Assumed knowledge

First year of engineering calculus, physics and general engineering courses or equivalent. Knowledge of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and heat transfer or equivalent.

Assessment items

Quiz: Online Quizzes

Report: PowerPlay Project

Quiz: Mid Semester Quiz

Quiz: Final Quiz

Contact hours

Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan

Computer Lab-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 1 week(s) starting in week 7
  • 1 x 2 hours of computer lab in Week 8.
Lectorial-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
  • 2 x 2 hours of lectorial.
Lectorial-2
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1

Course outline