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Abstract
The course covers the key concepts and aspects involved in: (i) the economics of renewable energy and its integration in the energy system, (ii) the engineering of prominent renewable energy technologies (solar, wind, hydro, geothermal and bioenergy), and (iii) energy storage, renewable transport and renewable heating & cooling.
Objective
Students learn the potential and limitations of renewable energy technologies and their contribution towards sustainable energy utilization.