Base Knowledge
Not applicable
Teaching Methodologies
The teaching methodology to be used in the Curricular Unit will be PBL – Problem Based Learning, that is, learning based on problems with Practical Work carried out in groups and based on real cases of application of Efficient Energy Systems.
Theoretical explanation of content through slide presentation.
Learning Results
With this Curricular unit the student must understand Energy Systems and Sustainable Cities. Understand the energy paradigm and the great energy transition of Electrical Energy Systems. Understand the importance of energy efficiency. Understand what efficiency is in electric mobility and its applications.
Understand the applications of Renewable Energy, energy systems and electric mobility.
It is intended that the student should be able to select the best renewable energy solutions to be applied in cities, making them sustainable.
Program
1-Introduction to Renewable Energy
Energy and Electrical System
Energy Consumption
Energy Transition
Energy and Cities
Energy Efficiency
2 – Photovoltaic Energy
Radiation and solar energy
Photovoltaic Modules
Inverters, Charge Regulators, Batteries and Components
Support structures and followers
Other Components
Self-consumption systems
Grid-connected systems
Isolated systems
3 – Solar Thermal Energy
Thermal Solar Panels
Deposits and Components
Forced circulation type installations
Thermosiphon Installations
Special Installations
Sizing of solar thermal systems
4 – Wind Energy
The energy of the wind
Wind Towers
Mini Wind Power Plants
5 – Renewable Energy Applications
Energy systems and electric mobility.
Efficiency in electric mobility
Monitoring energy consumption and production. Smart EV chargers.
Economic and Financial Analysis of Renewable Energy Projects
Operation and maintenance
Curricular Unit Teachers
Adelino Jorge Coelho PereiraGrading Methods
Periodic Assessment
The Curricular Unit will be given by Modules.
Module I and II - Cristina Agreira
Assessment by practical work carried out in groups - 20 points (Presentation and Report)
Practical work is mandatory.
Module III - José Rosado
Seminar required for practical work.
Internship(s)
NAO
Bibliography
Renewable Energy Integration – Practical Manement of Variability, Uncertainty, and Flexibility in Power Grids, Lawrence E. Jones, PhD, Second Edition, Academic Press, ELSEVIER. ISBN: 978-0-12-809592-8
Understanding Renewable Energy Systems, Volker Quaschning, second edition, Routlesdge – Taylor & Francis group. ISBN: 978-1-138-78196-2
Smart Grid – Fundamentals of design and Analysis, James Momoh, Wiley – IEEEpress, ISBN:978-0-470-8839-8
Renewable Energy Systems – A Smart Energy Systems Approach to the Choice and Modeling of 100% Renewable solutions, Henrik Lund, second edition, Academic Press, ELSIVER, ISBN:978-0-12-410423-5