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| Course title | Renewable Energy and Energy Economy |
| Course code | Ener4041 |
| Credit points (ECTS) | 6 |
| Total Hours in Course | 162 |
| Number of hours for lectures | 48 |
| Number of hours for seminars and practical classes | 16 |
| Independent study hours | 98 |
| Date of course confirmation | 25/09/2019 |
| Responsible Unit | Institute of Engineering and Energetics |
| Course developers | |
| Dr. sc. ing., prof. Aigars Laizāns |
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| There is no prerequisite knowledge required for this course | |
| Course abstract | |
| The aim of the 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 | |
| 1. Knowledge – knows equipment and systems for solar, wind, water and biomass energy, those design and operation characteristics, control principles, economic evaluation tools applicable for renewable energy sources comparison development (2 written tests, project work, exam).
2. Skills – can provide efficiency evaluation and applicability comparison of renewable energy sources, calculation of energy related aspects of technologies and equipment used in renewable energy sources systems, comparison and decision making support in appropriate technology and equipment selection (completing of practical works, exam). 3. Competence – are competent to give an advice and support in renewable energy sources selection for particular object energy supply. Can provide comparison of technologies and equipment (development and defence of group project, exam). |
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| Course Content(Calendar) | |
| 1. Energy sources, their types, production. 4h
2. Energy use and environmental impact. 4h 3. Solar energy, its conversion into heat. 4h 4. Solar photoelectric converters. 4h 5. Wind energy, its converters. 4h 6. Wind turbine construction and management. 4h 7. Water on Earth, Principles of Hydropower. 4h 8. Stream power equipment. 4h 9. Hydroelectric power equipment. 4h 10. Floods in hydropower. 4h 11. Use of biomass for energy. 4h 12. Installations for the production of energy from biomass. 4h 13. Energy wood. 4h 14. Use of grasses for energy. 4h 15. Improving energy quality. 4h 16. Use of renewable energy resources for commercial activities. 4h |
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| Requirements for awarding credit points | |
| Successfully completed written exam.
Developed and defended project work. Successfully completed all practical works. Successfully passed all written tests. |
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| Description of the organization and tasks of students’ independent work | |
| Theoretical studies for tests.
Collecting and analysis of information for seminars. Development of group project, which includes information analysis, written report and defence. |
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| Criteria for Evaluating Learning Outcomes | |
| Exam consists of two parts – written exam on theory (makes 50% from overall exam score), presentation of group project (30% from overall exam score). Prior to exam, all tests, practical works should be successfully completed (quality and timely completed works make 20% from overall exam score). | |
| Compulsory reading | |
| 1. Gipe, Paul. Wind Energy for the Rest of Us: A Comprehensive Guide to Wind Power and How to Use It. Bakersfield, California: wind-works.org, 2016. 560 p.
2. Carla S. Jones C.S. Our Energy Future: Introduction to Renewable Energy and Biofuels. Oakland, California: University of California Press, 2016. 221 p. e-grāmata pieejama LLU tīklā datubāzē EBSCO e-booki academic collection. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=nlebk&AN=1107093&site=ehost-live&scope=site 3. Boxwell M. Solar Electricity Handbook – 2019 Edition: A simple, practical guide to solar energy – designing and installing solar photovoltaic systems. Greenstream Publishing, 2019. 4.Adamovičš, A., Ancāns, D. u.c. Atjaunojamā enerģija un tās efektīva izmantošana Latvijā. Monogrāfija. Jelgava: LLU. 2012, 391 lpp. 5.Pelše, M., Naglis-Liepa, K., Strīķis, V., Leikučš, J. Atjaunojamās enerģijas izmantošanas ekonomiskais izvērtējums ilgtspējīgas attīstības kontekstā. Jelgava: LLU. 2012, 85 lpp. |
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| Further reading | |
| 1.Nacionālais enerģētikas un klimata plāns un saistītie dokumenti (apstiprināts MK 09.07.2024. sēdē) https://www.kem.gov.lv/lv/nacionalais-energetikas-un-klimata-plans-2021-2030-gadam 2. International Energy Agency – reports on EU and Latvia (e.g., https://iea.blob.core.windows.net/assets/40d40536-4044-459e-9891-d586f1977bfd/Latvia2024.docx.pdf) | |
| Periodicals and other sources | |
| 1.Latvijas Klimata un Enerģētikas ministrijas māja lapa www.kem.gov.lv
2.Renevable Energy World. Internetžurnāls . Pieejams: http://www.renewableenergyworld.com 3.VAS Augstsprieguma tīkli mājas lapa https://www.ast.lv/lv 4.VAS Latvenergo mājas lapa https://latvenergo.lv/lv 5.AS „Conexus Baltic Grid” mājas lapa https://www.conexus.lv/ 6.NordPool mājas lapa https://www.nordpoolgroup.com/ |
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| Notes | |
| Restricted elective course for bachelor study program "Biosystems Machinery and Technologies", full time students 3rd year 5th semester, Faculty of Engineering. | |