Standard syllabus
Renewable energy systems · Graduate · Engineering
Topics
Solar and wind energy conversion
- Solar radiation geometry and resource assessment
- Photovoltaic cell I-V curves and efficiency limits
- PV system sizing: modules, inverters, and arrays
- Concentrating solar power and thermal storage
- Wind resource assessment and Weibull distributions
- Betz limit and wind turbine power curve
- Blade aerodynamics and pitch/yaw control
- Offshore wind foundations and cabling
- Hybrid renewable plant design
- Levelized cost of energy (LCOE) calculations
Storage, grid, and policy
- Battery chemistries for grid and EV applications
- Battery management systems and cycle life
- Pumped hydro and compressed air storage
- Hydrogen production and fuel cells (survey)
- Grid integration: variability and forecasting
- Inverters and power electronics for renewables
- Microgrids and islanded operation
- Net metering, tariffs, and incentive structures
- Environmental and land-use impacts
- Life-cycle assessment of renewable technologies
Pricing
Graduate-level rates are set on consultation. See the pricing page for K–12 and undergraduate rates.