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Renewable Energy and Energy Economy

Course developers

Replaced course

EnerK001 [GENRK001] Renewable Energy and Energy Economy

Course abstract

The aim of the study course is to acquire alternative sources of energy. Properties, advantages and disadvantages, principles of renewable energy source application are analyzed, importance of renewable energy sources in Latvia, EU and from global context are discussed. Equipment, and technologies used in energy acquiring process from renewable sources are studied. Main focus is devoted to solar, wind, water and biomass energy aspects. The solar photovoltaic installations and solar collectors, wind turbines and parks, hydro-power plants are observed. Economic evaluation and business activities are covered.

Learning outcomes and their assessment

Knowledge - the types, structure and operation of solar, wind, water and biomass energy equipment and systems, the principles of management of these systems, the methods of technical and economic evaluation – grade with a mark;
Skills - assess the efficiency of the use of renewable resources and the adequacy of use, calculate energy parameters and make the choice of equipment and technologies – grade with a mark;

Competence - to make a choice of alternative energy sources for the energy supply of a specific object, to compare technologies and equipment for the efficient and economically justified use of renewable resources – grade with a mark.

Course Content(Calendar)

Full time intramural studies:
1. Choice of the course work topic. 2 h
2. Literature research on the topic of the work. 5 h
3. Choice of theoretical and experimental research methodology. 5 h
4. Data collection, experimental research. 12 h
5. Data analysis and interpretation. 9 h
6. Course work design. 5 h
7. Defense of the course work. 2 h
Part time extramural studies:

All topics specified for full time studies are accomplished, but the number of contact hours is one half of the number specified in the calendar

Requirements for awarding credit points

Developed and defended course work, assessment with a mark.

Criteria for Evaluating Learning Outcomes

Assessment of study results takes place on the basis of the course work developed and defended by the student.

Compulsory reading

1. Galiņš A., Laizāns A., Kanceviča L. Alternatīvās enerģētikas iekārtas. Jelgava: LLU, 2008. 316 lpp.
2. Meļņikovs, V. Elektroapgāde. 1.daļa. 2006. 224 lpp. [Tiešsaiste] [skatīts 5.12.2015.]. Pieejams: http://www.rvt.lv/macibas/esf-gramatas/743-poligrafija-un-kimija Meļņikovs V. Elektroapgāde: lekciju konspekts, 2012.

3. Kalniņš A. Biogāzes ražošanas vides un saimnieciskie ieguvumi. Rīga, 2009. 200 lpp.

Further reading

1. Strautiņš P. Skatījums uz iespējām, riskiem un risinājumiem Latvijas enerģētikā. 2008. 84 lpp. [Tiešsaiste] [skatīts 5.12.2015.], Pieejams: https://www.swedbank.lv/files/analitiskie_materiali/analitiskas_diskusijas/energetika.pdf

Periodicals and other sources

1. Renevable Energy World. Internetžurnāls . Pieejams: http://www.renewableenergyworld.com

2. International Network of Sustanable energy. Pieejams: http://www.inforse.dk

Notes

Compulsory course in full-time and part-time studies of TF professional higher education bachelor study program Applied Energy Engineering.