Programme

Energy production and consumption.
Electrical energy: generation, transmission, and distribution.
The concept of sustainability.
Renewable energy resources.
Hydropower.
Ocean energy.
Wind energy.
Solar energy.
Electric power generating unit: prime mover, electrical generator, power electronic converter.
Energy storage.
Off-grid generating units. Grid connected generating units.

Core Documentation

The course refers to topics present in the book
Serdar Celik – Sustainable Energy, Engineering Fundamentals and Applications – Cambridge University Press
Additional documents and numerical examples are provided during to course.

Attendance

Class attendance is not mandatory, however it is suggested to attend the lessons.

Type of evaluation

The interview concerns the presentation of topics among those presented in the classroom during the course. The oral examination is of primary importance for the exam final mark.