our learning on this unit
An overview of content
Students will learn about the systems by which renewable energy is generated. This will integrate materials engineering, energy conversion, and thermodynamics.
How will students, personally, be different as a result of the unit
Students will benefit from their development into those who can provide solutions to the climate crisis. Energy generation is fundamental to this and a successful transition from incumbent to more sustainable technologies is one of the primary challenges of the age. This unit will enable you to engage with these challenges and be able to design solutions whose implications (good and bad) are understood.
Learning Outcomes
Describe the design of a range of renewable energy technologies.
Analyse the engineering problems faced when implementing and integrating renewable energy systems, including smart storage techniques and energy recovery systems.
Develop engineering solutions that take into account the sustainability, economic, and energy security implications of implementing renewable systems.
