Solar and wind energy technology and businessLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

After completing this course, you will be able to
* model the whole process from the kinetic energy of wind to the turnover of a production company
* list and describe main technologies, business principles, environmental aspects, energy policies and their trends related to wind power
* describe the mutual impacts of wind power and electric networks
* present technologies related to solar power.

Content

How are you able to get electricity from wind and finally turnover?
Which are the components of a wind turbine, and how are you able to run the turbine in a safe way?
In which conditions can a wind turbine or a wind farm be connected to the national network?
How are you able to realize a solar power project of a private home or a company, and which components and permissions are needed?

Accomplishment methods

Students can
-use professional vocabulary and concepts proficiently.
-identify interrelated tasks.
-choose appropriate models, methods, software and techniques according to the purpose and justify these choices.