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FYS-2024 Solar and wind energy systems - 10 ECTS

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Type of course

The course is available as a singular course. The course is also available to exchange students and Fulbright students.

Admission requirements

Admission requirements are generell studiekompetanse + SIVING.

Local admission, application code 9391 - singular courses in engineering sciences.

Course overlap

If you pass the examination in this course, you will get an reduction in credits (as stated below), if you previously have passed the following courses:

FYS-2017 Sustainable energy 3 ects

Course content

This course will cover electricity generation using solar and wind energy systems. The course focus on the physical concept and modelling of the two energy resources, and the transformation to electricity.

Topics covered related to solar energy: Solar energy density, spectral characteristics, photovoltaic (PV) cells and modules, solar energy site modelling, adapting and sizing of solar energy systems for various end users.

Topics covered related to wind energy: Wind energy atlas, wind turbine technology, wind data analysis and statistics, wind resource assessment and siting.

Recommended prerequisites

FYS-1008 Renewable energy, sustainability and society

Objectives of the course

Knowledge - the student can:

  • Explain the basics driving mechanism for wind
  • Explain the principles, assumptions, and limitations behind a wind atlas
  • Describe the different parts in a wind turbine and their use
  • Explain the solar energy resource, its potential and limitations
  • Describe how solar radiation is converted to electrical energy in solar cells and modules
  • Describe important factors when sizing and constructing a solar energy system

Skills - the student can:

  • understand time series of solar and wind data
  • calculate the power production for a wind turbine
  • set up and run basic wind farm models
  • estimate the annual energy production of a wind farm
  • calculate the power production in a PV module
  • set up and run basic solar energy system models

General competence - the student can:

  • describe integration and intermittency issues related to solar and wind energy in the energy market
  • explain how numerical solar and wind energy models can be used to investigate the renewable energy resources

Language of instruction and examination

The language of instruction is English and all of the syllabus material is in English. Examination questions will be given in English, but may be answered either in English or a Scandinavian language.

Teaching methods

Lectures: 50 hours

Lab: 30 hours

Information to incoming exchange students

This course is open for inbound exchange students.

Do you have questions about this module? Please check the following website to contact the course coordinator for exchange students at the faculty: INBOUND STUDENT MOBILITY: COURSE COORDINATORS AT THE FACULTIES | UiT

Schedule

Schedule

Recommended reading/syllabus

Pensumliste for FYS-2024 Solar and wind energy systems (VÅR 2025)

Examination

Examination: Date: Duration: Grade scale:
School exam 13.05.2025 09:00
 4 Hours A–E, fail F

Coursework requirements:

To take an examination, the student must have passed the following coursework requirements:
Solar cell lab Approved – not approved
Solar energy modelling, written report Approved – not approved
Wind energy modelling, written report Approved – not approved
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Re-sit examination

Students who do not pass the previous ordinary examination can gain access to a re-sit examination.
  • About the course
  • Campus: Tromsø |
  • ECTS: 10
  • Course code: FYS-2024
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