Registry

Module Specifications

Archived Version 2017 - 2018

Module Title	Renewable Energy: Technology& Economics
Module Code	EE535
School	School of Electronic Engineering
Online Module Resources
Module Co-ordinator	Dr Satheesh Krishnamurthy	Office Number	S122
NFQ level	9	Credit Rating	7.5
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. calculate conversion efficiencies of power conversion proceses
2. critcally assess Wind, Solar, Ocean, Geothermal, Hydro and Bio Energy system performance and design
3. describe energy storage and electrochemical fuel cells
4. perform a quantitative analysis of the costs of renewable energy projects
5. explain the political, legislative, commercial and investment trends and developments in renewable energy technology

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	36	Course Material & Discussion
Independent Study	151	Study and Assignments
Total Workload: 187

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 Assessment	50%	Examination Weight	50%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown

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
Unavailable

Indicative Reading List

Richard Heinberg, David Fridley: 2016, Our Renewable Future: Laying the Path for One Hundred Percent Clean Energy, Post-Carbon Institute, 978-161091779
David MacKay: 2009, Sustainable Energy - without the Hot Air, UIT Cambridge, 978-095445293

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

CAMC	GCert CA Mechanical & Manufacturing Eng
CAMG	GDip C.A. Mechanical & Manufacturing Eng
CHPM	Master of Science
GCECE	Grad Cert. in Electronic & Computer Eng
GCES	Grad Cert. in Electronic Systems
GCTC	Grad Cert. in Telecommunications Eng.
GDE	Graduate Diploma in Electronic Systems
GTC	Grad Dip in Telecommunications Eng
MECE	MEng Electronic & Computer Engineering
MEPD	PhD
MEPT	PhD-track
MEQ	Masters Engineering Qualifier Course
MTC	MEng in Telecommunications Engineering
SMPEC	Single Module Programme (Eng & Comp)

Archives: