Overview of solar, wind, and battery storage technologies, including grid integration and efficiency.
Course overview
ELNX 3340 Renewable Energy Systems provides a detailed look at the technologies powering the transition to sustainable energy. You will explore the engineering principles behind solar photovoltaics, wind turbines, and battery energy storage systems. The course places a strong emphasis on how these decentralized sources connect to and interact with the broader electrical grid.
Through case studies and design exercises, you will learn to assess system efficiency, calculate capacity factors, and evaluate the economic viability of renewable projects. This course is designed for students who want to understand the technical challenges and opportunities in the growing field of clean energy.
Who takes this course
This course is an elective for students in the Electrical & Electronics Engineering Technology program. It is particularly useful for those focusing on power systems or planning to work in the renewable energy sector.
Credits: 3 · Hours: 45
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
- Evaluate the performance characteristics of photovoltaic and wind energy systems under various environmental conditions.
- Design battery storage configurations for load balancing and grid stabilization.
- Analyze methods for integrating renewable sources into existing electrical distribution networks.
- Calculate the efficiency and capacity factors of different renewable energy technologies.
- Assess the economic and environmental impacts of renewable energy projects.
Evaluation
| Component | Weight (%) |
| Midterm examination | 30 |
| Design project: renewable integration plan | 40 |
| Final examination | 30 |