Renewable Energy
The public concerns regarding the negative environmental impact of burning fossil fuel have encouraged engineers and scientists to develop reliable alternative energy resources. Many countries began investing in renewable energy through various programs that encourage the development and test of reliable renewable energy systems. Tax credits, investments in research and development, subsidies, and developing favorable regulations are some of the various supports by governments to accelerate the development of renewable energy technologies.
The developments in the renewable energy field during the past few years have led to more efficient and more reliable systems. Some of these systems, such as solar and fuel cells, are already used in aerospace and transportations. Also, wind energy is generating electricity all over the world.
In this Course, various renewable energy systems are presented and analyzed. The impact of renewable energy system on utility grids is discussed and analyzed.
Who should attend?
Engineers who wish to gain a deeper understanding of the
renewable energy systems
Power engineers who wish to understand the impact of renewable energy
system on the power grids.
Managers and Staff, who are not directly involved in the day-to-day
operation of the renewable systems, but may need to make informed
decisions relating to the energy industry.
Topics Covered
Wind Energy
Kinetic Energy of Wind
Wind Turbine
Wind Farm Performance
Wind Energy and Environment
Solar Energy
Passive Solar Energy System
Active Solar Energy System (Photovoltaic)
Ideal Photovoltaic Model
Effect of Irradiance and Temperature on Solar Cells
Model of PV Module
Real Photovoltaic Model
Daily Power Profile of PV Array
Photovoltaic System
Assessment of Photovoltaic Systems
Fuel Cell
Hydrogen Fuel
Types of Fuel Cells
Hydrogen Economy
Modeling of Ideal Fuel Cells
Thermal Process of Fuel Cells
Electrical Process of Fuel Cells
Modeling of Actual Fuel Cells
Polarization Characteristics of Fuel Cells
Evaluation of Fuel Cells
Fuel Cells and Environment
Small Hydroelectric Systems
Reservoir-Type Small Hydroelectric System
Diversion-Type Small Hydroelectric System
Geothermal Energy
Heat Pump
Geothermal Power Plant
Types of Geothermal Power Plants
Evaluation of Geothermal Energy
Hydrokinetic Energy
Tidal Energy Systems
Free-Flow Tidal System
Barrage System
Wave Energy
Small hydro
Evaluation of Tidal Energy
Biomass Energy