•   Renewable Energy (not translated) AV00EF92-3002 01.09.2021-18.12.2021  5 credits +-
    Learning outcomes of the course
    After this study unit, a student is able toexplain significant renewable energy sources and their trends in Finland and globallydescribe how renewable energy sources can be technically utilizedevaluate the profitability of different renewable energy sources.
    Course contents
    HydropowerWind powerSolar powerWood, peat and biomass energyWaste energyGeothermal powerOcean energyHydrogen technology and fuel cells.
    Name of lecturer(s)

    Merja Mäkelä

    Mode of delivery

    Distance learning

    Recommended or required reading

    1. Ready-made course materials and recordings in Learn.

    Assessment methods and criteria

    The examinations are scheduled. All chosen four parts have a weight of 25 % in the final course grade.

    Language of instruction

    English

    Timing

    01.09.2021 - 18.12.2021

    Enrollment date

    02.08.2021 - 31.08.2021

    5 credits

    Seats

    20 - 60

    Unit, in charge

    Open UAS and Continuing Education

    Teacher(s)

    Merja Mäkelä

    Programme(s)

    Degree Programme in Energy Engineering

    Unit location

    eCampus

    Virtual proportion

    5 credits

    Evaluation scale

    1-5

    Planned learning activities and teaching methods

    After completing this course, you will be able to
    • list main renewable energy sources in Finland and globally
    • identify the role of large-scale centralized and small-scale distributed energy production
    • describe the basic principles of energy production processes using renewable sources
    • analyze the energy efficiency of renewable sources
    • evaluate the importance of production methods and subsidies in a national and international context.
    • work up collaboratively in internet.
    How are photosynthesis and carbon cycle related to renewable energy?
    In which level hydro, solarpower is produced in large-scale centralized and small-scale distributed energy production?
    Which machinery and devices are needed to produce heat and electricity from renewable sources and waste?
    How would you compute the operating efficiency of a distant-monitored solar panel or solar collector, and how would you optimize the production?
    In which way do the production subsidies affect the development of production and price in Finland and in Germany, for example?

    Students use of time and load

    8 h introduction lectures.
    127 h self-study.

    Exam schedule

    CHOICE OF FOUR ITEMS:
    • Self-study 1 Solar power with an exam
    • Self-study 2 Wind power with an exam
    • Self-study 3 Bio energy with an exam
    • Self-study 4 Hydro power with an exam
    • Project 1 Animation
    • Project 2 Solar thermal system