Solar Power - 2024 entry
MODULE TITLE | Solar Power | CREDIT VALUE | 15 |
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MODULE CODE | ENE3009 | MODULE CONVENER | Prof Tapas Mallick (Coordinator) |
DURATION: TERM | 1 | 2 | 3 |
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DURATION: WEEKS | 12 | 0 | 0 |
Number of Students Taking Module (anticipated) | 21 |
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This is an extensive course covering all aspects of solar energy conversion including: solar resource estimation, solar photovoltaic technologies, solar thermal conversion technologies, equipment design and selection, system design and deployment. This includes physics of solar energy conversion, physics of solar photovoltaic technology, different technologies for conversion of solar energy into electricity and technology for conversion of solar energy into thermal energy based systems. In addition, integration and deployment challenges of solar energy conversion devices will be highlighted.
You must have completed the first 2 years (or equivalent) on one of the undergraduate Renewable Energy degree programmes.
Not recommended for interdisciplinary pathways.
An extensive course covering all aspects of solar energy conversion: solar resources estimation, solar photovoltaic conversion technologies and solar thermal conversion technologies. This will enable students to estimate, design, implement and deploy solar systems and power plants. An exclusive focus will be given towards solar system integrated into the residential and commercial buildings.
On successful completion of this module, you should be able to:
Module Specific Skills and Knowledge:
1 demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and understanding of solar energy potential, its geographical variance and the implications for the use of solar technology in the UK and elsewhere (M1);
2 demonstrate extensive knowledge of solar photovoltaic and solar thermal conversion technologies, their limiting factors, implementation methodology and challenges surrounding these technologies and for different applications (M2);
3 recognise state-of-the-art technological and economical challenges and develop a methodology for designing a solar system for households (M3, M5);
Discipline Specific Skills and Knowledge:
4 apply scientific and mathematical methods to analyse new and/or abstract insolation data and, without guidance, produce bankable statements of the solar energy resource at specific sites, for both solar thermal and solar electricity applications (M1, M2, M3);
5 choose an appropriate observation or design method from the complete repertoire of observation and design methods covered within the syllabus plan and be confident in evaluating own and others performance in doing so;
Personal and Key Transferable/ Employment Skills and Knowledge:
6 demonstrate autonomy in planning and managing resources that support the syllabus plan, reflect on the efficiency of use of these resources, conduct and present / report calculations, to a deadline, with awareness of professional codes of conduct, and incorporate an ethical dimension and/or exercise personal judgement into/on your work (M4);
Introduction to the potential solar resource:
- understanding of the geographical variance of solar radiation and the factors that influence it;
- assessing potential for exploitation of solar energy;
- resource measurement and characterisation (laboratory experiment);
- direct and diffuse solar radiation (laboratory experiment);
- computation of sunpath diagrams (computer workshop).
Active solar thermal systems:
- nature of applications, multiple uses of technology;
- flat plate collectors;
- evacuated tube collectors;
- system design and integration;
- installation;
- commissioning procedures;
- performance;
- fit of supply to demand accounting for variations in availability of solar resource;
- introduction to solar thermal for power generation;
- parabolic dish / stirling engine systems;
- heliostat systems;
- trough concentrators.
Photovoltaic (PV) systems:
- introduction to semi-conductor physics;
- historical development of PV technology;
- manufacturing of Silicon and thin film PV technologies;
- operational characteristics for multiple PV technologies: this will include Silicon based PV and non-Silicon based PV tehcnologies- technological details of Si solar cells, modules, and solar arrays, performance and characterisation of various PV technologies;
- consideration of PV technologies to include: amorphous silicon, mono-crystalline silicon, poly-crystalline silicon, cadmium telluride (CdTe), copper-indium-diselenide (CIS);
- understanding physics of solar cell characterisation techniques: characterisation of solar cells (laboratory experiments) and use of PV in large scale solar farm design.
Scheduled Learning & Teaching Activities | 36.00 | Guided Independent Study | 114.00 | Placement / Study Abroad | 0.00 |
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Category | Hours of study time | Description |
Scheduled learning and teaching activities | 36 | Lectures, tutorials and laboratory experiments |
Guided independent study | 114 | Private study |
Form of Assessment | Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) | ILOs Assessed | Feedback Method |
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Not applicable |
Coursework | 100 | Written Exams | 0 | Practical Exams | 0 |
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Form of Assessment | % of Credit | Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) | ILOs Assessed | Feedback Method |
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Solar resource analysis | 30 | 1,000 words | 1, 4,6 | Written |
Solar PV and thermal design report | 70 | 4,000 words | 1-6 | Written |
Original Form of Assessment | Form of Re-assessment | ILOs Re-assessed | Time Scale for Re-reassessment |
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Summative assessment | Additional assessment | As above | Referral/deferral period |
If a student is referred or deferred, the failed / non-completed component(s) will be re-assessed at the same weighting as the original assessment.
information that you are expected to consult. Further guidance will be provided by the Module Convener
Basic reading:
ELE – ENE3009 ELE Page via https://vle.exeter.ac.uk/
Reading list for this module:
Type | Author | Title | Edition | Publisher | Year | ISBN | Search |
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Set | Scheer, H. | A Solar Manifesto | James & James | 2004 | 1 902916 24 7 | [Library] | |
Set | Boyle, G. | Renewable Energy | Oxford University Press | 2004 | 199261784 | [Library] | |
Set | Boyle, G. (ed) | Renewable Energy (Chapters 2 & 3) | Oxford University Press | 2004 | 0199261784 | [Library] | |
Set | Scheer, Herman. | The Solar Economy, Renewable Energy for a Sustainable Global Future | Earthscan, London | 1844070751 | [Library] | ||
Set | Lugue, Antonio (ed). | Handbook of Photovoltaic Science and Engineering | Chichester, Wiley | 2003 | 0471491969 | [Library] | |
Set | Martin, C.L. | Solar Energy Pocket Reference | Earthscan | 2006 | 1844073068 | [Library] | |
Set | Sundaram, S., Benson, D., Mallick TK., | Solar Photovoltic Technology Production: Potential environmental impacts and implications for governance | Elsevier Publications | 2016 | 978-0-12-802953-4 | [Library] | |
Set | Ecofys | Planning and Installing Photovoltaic Systems: A Guide for Installers, Architects and Engineers | Earthscan, London | 2005 | 1844071316 | [Library] | |
Set | Ecofys | Planning and Installing Solar Thermal Systems: A Guide for Installers, Architects and Engineers | Earthscan, London | 2005 | 1844071251 | [Library] | |
Set | Messenger, R.A. and Venture, J. | Photovoltaic Systems Engineering | CRC Press, Boca Raton FL | 0849317932 | [Library] | ||
Set | Porteous, C. with MacGregor, K., | Solar architecture in Cool Climates | 190291662X | [Library] | |||
Set | Thomas, R., | Photovoltaics and Architecture | Spon Press, London | 0415231825 | [Library] |
CREDIT VALUE | 15 | ECTS VALUE | 7.5 |
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PRE-REQUISITE MODULES | None |
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CO-REQUISITE MODULES | None |
NQF LEVEL (FHEQ) | 6 | AVAILABLE AS DISTANCE LEARNING | No |
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ORIGIN DATE | Saturday 09 March 2024 | LAST REVISION DATE | Wednesday 20 March 2024 |
KEY WORDS SEARCH | Photovoltaic (PV) systems; solar radiation; solar energy; solar thermal systems. |
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Please note that all modules are subject to change, please get in touch if you have any questions about this module.