ENE241 Solar energy systems (Autumn 2020)
- ECTS Credits:
- 5
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Engineering and Science
- Lecture Semester:
- Autumn
- Teaching language:
- The course will normally be taught in Norwegian.
- Duration:
- ½ year
Table of contents
The course is connected to the following study programs
Teaching language
The course will normally be taught in Norwegian.
Recommended previous knowledge
FYS128 Physics and MA178 Mathematics 1 or similar.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion, the student should:
- be able to explain the working principles of solar energy systems
- know how to plan and dimension solar energy systems
- be familiar with software for dimensioning and planning of solar energy systems
- know different ways of integrating solar energy systems with buildings
- be able to perform economic analyses of solar energy systems
Contents
Basic introduction to the structure and working principles of photovoltaic and thermal solar energy systems. Dimensioning and planning of such systems. Particular attention will be paid to building integrated solutions. Economic analysis of solar energy systems will also be treated.
Teaching and learning methods
Lectures and exercises.
Updated digital tools will be used for calculations/modelling.
The workload is estimated to be 27 hours per credit for the average student.
Updated digital tools will be used for calculations/modelling.
The workload is estimated to be 27 hours per credit for the average student.
Examinations
3 hours individual written exam. Grading by letters.
Student evaluation
The study programme manager, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.
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