Subject description
The aim of this subject is to provide students with an understanding of renewable energy systems and their operation and control issues. The specific topics include: fundamentals of renewable power generation; solar photovoltaic (PV) electrical characteristics and grid integration of PV systems; wind power systems; wind farm integration issues; other … For more content click the Read More button below.
Equivalence
ECTE427 - Renewable and Distributed Generation
Tutorial enrolment
Students can enrol online via the Tutorial Enrolment link in SOLS
Delivery
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Teaching staff
Subject coordinators
Lecturers
Engagement hours
Contact hours:3 hrs lecture/tutorial per week and 3 hrs practical/fortnight
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1.
Understand the principles of renewable energy system design and development.
2.
Demonstrate an understanding of power generation by renewable energy resources.
3.
Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of renewable resources on electricity systems.
4.
Demonstrate an understanding of grid integration issues of renewable resources.
5.
Demonstrate an understanding of network planning and reliability issues with DG.
6.
Demonstrate an understanding of network support by renewable and distributed energy resources.
Assessment details
Performance during Laboratory/Workshop
Laboratory/Workshops
Quiz
Test
End of session examination
Work integrated learning
Embedded WIL:This subject contains elements of "Embedded WIL". Students in this subject will experience activities that relate to or simulate professional practice as part of their learning.
Textbook information
No prescribed textbooks for this subject.
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