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
What each unit includes
Open a unit below for full materials. Typical resources:
- Study guide
- Exam Strategy
- Common Mistakes
- Worksheets
- Word problems
- Mixed Practice
- Multi-Unit Problems
- Review
- Practice test
- Answer key
Study units
Each unit includes a study guide, worksheets, review, practice test, and answer key. One unit is free; subscribe for the full class.
- Solar and wind energy conversion
Solar radiation geometry and resource assessment
Coming soon - Storage, grid, and policy
Battery chemistries for grid and EV applications
Coming soon - System design and economics
HOMER or similar microgrid optimization tools
Coming soon - Emerging technologies and research
Floating offshore wind platforms
Coming soon
Pricing calculator
Choose materials, tutoring, or both — or book a single session as needed. Customize your plan on the subscribe page.
$1,162 · Renewable energy systems · 18 tutoring hrs
Study guides, worksheets, reviews, practice tests, and answer keys for 1 class. 18 tutoring hours (1 hr / week · semester). Bundle discount applied vs buying separately. Pay in full via Zelle.