Department: BSc in Electro-Mechanical Engineering
Module Description: This module introduces a range of renewable energy resources including: Solar, Wind, Hydropower, Geothermal and Biomass. The students will learn the main working principles of such sources, their technical requirements, configurations as well as practical requirements for harnessing the power sources. Student will use simple calculations to estimate the energy production potential of renewable energy sources.
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