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Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title Renewable Energy: Technology& Economics
Module Code EE585
School School of Electronic Engineering
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Module TeacherStephen Daniels
NFQ level 9 Credit Rating 5
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description
To introduce students to key concepts in renewable energy technologies Provide students with the ability to model and cost renewable energy projects. Provide students with an awareness of political and business issues relating to renewable energy

Learning Outcomes
1. Critically assess Wind, Solar, Ocean, Geothermal, Hydro and Bio Energy system performance
2. Describe energy storage, smart-grid, fuel cells, and other emerging technologies
3. Perform a quantitative analysis of the costs and feasibility of renewable energy projects
4. Explain the political, legislative, commercial and investment trends and developments in renewable energy technology



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecture24The lecturer will present the essential ideas and core concepts pointing students towards resources where they can get further information.
Lecturer-supervised learning (contact)12Course Material & Discussion
Assignment30Preparing assignments
Independent learning time59Preparation for, and reading after lectures.
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Energy Technology.
Fundamental Energy Concepts, Energy Conversion Processes, Storage Technologies, Energy Efficiency.

Energy Systems.
Renewable energy system design. Analysis of solar, wind, biomass, ocean energy devices.

Energy Economics.
Investment Trends in Renewable Technologies, Economic Payback Modelling and Quantitative Analysis, Global Energy Resources.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment50% Examination Weight50%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
AssignmentReview of a renewable energy technology.50%n/a
Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1
Indicative Reading List
  • David J. C. MacKay: 2009, Sustainable Energy, UIT Cambridge, Cambridge, 978-0-9544529-3-3
  • Bent Sorensen (Sørensen), Paul Breeze, Truman Storvick, Shang-Tian Yang, Aldo V. da Rosa, Harsh K. Gupta, Roy Sukanta, Mukesh Doble, P. Maegaard, Gianfranco Pistoia, Soteris Kalogirou,: 0, Renewable Energy Focus Handbook, 978-0-12-374705-1
Other Resources
None
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Programme or List of Programmes
MSEFMSc in Sustainable Energy Finance
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