Exploring Renewable Energy Schemes
University of Pennsylvania
What do you picture when you hear the term ârenewable energy?â Do you imagine fields of solar panels, giant windmills, or huge hydroelectric dams? Those are all examples of large-scale, grid-tied systems. In this course, weâll go much smaller and focus on off-grid, stand-alone systems. We will explore the key components of photovoltaic, wind, and hydroelectric systems. We will examine photovoltaic, or PV, system components, and the scientific laws essential to understanding how renewable energy
About this Course
What do you picture when you hear the term ârenewable energy?â Do you imagine fields of solar panels, giant windmills, or huge hydroelectric dams? Those are all examples of large-scale, grid-tied systems. In this course, weâll go much smaller and focus on off-grid, stand-alone systems. We will explore the key components of photovoltaic, wind, and hydroelectric systems. We will examine photovoltaic, or PV, system components, and the scientific laws essential to understanding how renewable energy
What You'll Learn
- Identify the essential characteristics and technical requirements of photovoltaic, wind, and low head hydroelectric energy systems.
- Integrate scientific and technological principles necessary to assess and implement small-scale renewable energy schemes.
- Develop a plan for implementing a small-scale renewable energy scheme.
Instructors
Jorge Santiago-Aviles
Electrical and Systems Engineering