Last modified: 05 Aug 2021 13:04
This course aims to provide a broad understanding of generation from solar sources, the associated technologies and the main technical challenges.
| Study Type | Postgraduate | Level | 5 |
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| Session | First Sub Session | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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This course studies all aspects of solar energy including the concept, 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 knowledge and transferable skills.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
2x online open book exam (35% each)
Coursework (30%)
There are no assessments for this course.
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Reflection | Create | •Communicate in writing to technical experts and the wider public•Demonstrate advanced reasoning skills•Present complex information in an intelligible fashion |
| 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 | 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. |
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