Economical Aspects on Solar Energy
Syllabus, Master's level, 1TE712
- Code
- 1TE712
- Education cycle
- Second cycle
- Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
- Energy Technology A1N, Renewable Electricity Production A1N
- Grading system
- Fail (U), Pass (3), Pass with credit (4), Pass with distinction (5)
- Finalised by
- The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 26 March 2021
- Responsible department
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering
Entry requirements
120 credits in science/engineering. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course the student should be able to
- discuss economic risks and opportunities for development and manufacturing companies in the PV industry, taking into account technical challenges, political decisions, competition and availability of raw materials,
- propose energy efficient and cost effective solutions for installation and operation of photovoltaic plants,
- critically evaluate various solar energy systems, such as energy-plus-houses or hybrid systems with respect to expected total cost per kWh,
- describe conditions and extent of solar energy use at a global level and explain the spatial distribution of solar installations.
Content
Photovoltaic, solar thermal and hybrid systems - technical, economic, environmental and political aspects. Installation of solar energy systems in existing and new environments. Global perspective on solar energy.
Case studies: PV companies - from research to sales, introduction of solar energy in apartment blocks.
Instruction
Lectures and seminars.
Assessment
Written and oral presentations of case studies and design assignments.
If there are special reasons for doing so, an examiner may make an exception from the method of assessment indicated and allow a student to be assessed by another method. An example of special reasons might be a certificate regarding special pedagogical support from the disability coordinator of the university.