1. Ability to use fundamental knowledge to investigate new emerging technologies associated with renewable energy.
Knowledge & Understanding
Analysis

2. Ability to collect and analyse research data and to use appropriate engineering analysis tools in tackling unfamiliar problems, such as those with uncertain or incomplete data or specifications, by the appropriate innovation, use or adaptation of engineering analytical methods.
Analysis
Reflection

3. Communicate results, conclusions and suggestions to technical and non-technical audiences. Communication

4. Ability to demonstrate originality in the application of knowledge with practical understanding to initiate research and innovation at an advanced level.
Application

Two pieces of assessment comprising the following:

1. Written Report (3,000 words) 70% assessing LO 1-4;
2. 15-min Presentation and Interview 30% assessing LO 1-4.

Introduction to renewable Energy and statistics, Solar thermal Energy and Electricity generation, solar thermal collectors, Power towers, Parabolic dish concentrate systems, Solar Photovoltaics, Principles of operations, PV types and technology, Stand alone and grid-connected PVS, Cost of Energy from PV and economics. Introduction to Biofuel energy conversion systems, Power plants performance and efficiencies, Thermochemical processing, Atmospheric emissions, Carbon Capture and Sequestration (CCS) technologies, CO2 transportation and storage, Membrane capture technologies, Geothermal energy, Hydroelectricity, Tidal power, Power and Energy from wind turbines, Environmental impact.

Directed reading and learning.
VLE meeting room.
VLE learning community.
Information gathering (Internet, books, technical articles, company literature, etc.)
Discussions with experts in Industry and University.
Use of existing software packages (business, word-processing, database, project scheduling, etc.)
Report writing, incl. feedback on drafts.
Preparation of oral presentation.
Presentation and defence of work at seminar.

1. 4 Lectures on Solar heating and PV Technology.
2. 3 Lectures on Wind turbine, Hydroelectricity, Tidal power.
3. 5 Lectures on Bioenergy, CCS, Geothermal

1. Quaschning, V. (2016) Understanding Renewable Energy Systems, 2nd Edn., Routledge, USA

2. Boyle, G. (2017) Renewable Energy: Power for a Sustainable Future, 4th Edn., Oxford University Press, Milton Keynes, UK

3. Wilcox, J. (2012) Carbon Capture, Springer, USA

Supervisor, library, computing facilities, Internet. In some cases, access to experts and experimental and other facilities in sponsoring company.