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Renewable Energy Technology

Structure Type: Study unit
Code: IKE1001
Type: Compulsory / Professional Studies
Curriculum: I-KT 2010EM
Level: Bachelor of Engineering
Year of Study: 1 (2010-2011)
Credits: 5 cr
Responsible Teacher: Ketola, Pekka
Language of Instruction: English

Courses During the Academic Year 2010-2011

Impl.Group(s)Study TimeTeacher(s)LanguageEnrolment
1I-EM-4N2011-03-07 – 2011-04-30Pekka KetolaEnglish2011-02-14 – 2011-03-13

Learning Outcomes

The student knows different ways to produce energy using renewable energy resources like solar, wind, hydro, wave, fuel cells and thermal heat. The student is able to make investment calculations for these energy resources.

Student's Workload

Total work load of the student 135 h, of which
- scheduled studies 70 h
- autonomous studies 65 h

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

No prerequisities

Contents

Life cycle cost calculations, technical features, advantages and disadvantages of different renewable energy resources.

Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools

Roland Wegenmayr, Thomas Bührke (Eds.):
Renewable Energy
Other material given by lecturer.

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures, asignment, possible laboratory exercises.

Assessment Criteria

5: The student is able to utilise the methods learnt during the study unit independently and is able apply the learnt knowledge in new contexts.
3: The student is able to utilise the methods learnt during the study unit independently.
1: The student is able, with guidance, to utilise the methods learnt during the study unit.

Assessment Methods

Exam, and assessment of the assignment. The completion of laboratory exercises is mandatory.


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