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151-0209-00L
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Credits
MSC
D-CHAB
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D-ERDW
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D-MAVT
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D-ARCH
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D-PHYS
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D-ITET
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Renewable Energy Technologies
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:01:03
Abstract
Renewable energy technologies: solar PV, solar thermal, biomass, wind, geothermal, hydro, waste-to-energy. Focus is on the engineering aspects.
Objective
Students learn the potential and limitations of renewable energy technologies and their contribution towards sustainable energy utilization.
Resources
Lecture Notes
Lecture Notes containing copies of the presented slides.
Learning Materials (Links)
- Main link
- Lectures by PREC
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- end-of-semester examination
- Mode
- written 120 minutes
- Aids
- Closed material; pocket calculator (standard scientific calculator) required.
2-hour written exam during the last lecture of the semester. Closed material; pocket calculator (standard scientific calculator) required.
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
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| lecture with exercise | Renewable Energy Technologies |
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3 h weekly |
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Energy, Flows and Processes (The courses listed in this category “Core Courses” are recommended. Alternative courses can be chosen in agreement with the tutor.)
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Electives (Students are free to choose from a range of D-CHAB chemistry courses appropriate to their level of study (please note admission requirements). In case of doubt, contact the student administration.)
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Electives (These courses are particularly recommended, other ETH-courses from the field of Energy Science and Technology at large may be chosen in accordance with your tutor.)
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General Electives (Students may choose General Electives from the entire course programme of ETH Zurich - with the following restrictions: courses that belong to the first or second year of a Bachelor curriculum at ETH Zurich as well as courses from GESS "Science in Perspective" are not eligible here. The following courses are explicitly recommended to physics students by their lecturers. (Courses in this list may be assigned to the category "General Electives" directly in myStudies. For the category assignment of other eligible courses keep the choice "no category" and take contact with the Study Administration ( ) after having received the credits.))
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