This specialization provides an in-depth exploration of renewable energy technologies and their critical role in addressing global challenges. The journey begins with an exploration of climate science, emphasizing the need for renewable energy and the importance of sustainability. The focus then shifts to wind power generation, where different types of turbines, power plants, and wind power theories, both onshore and offshore technologies, are explored. The course covers the theoretical foundations of photovoltaic (PV) cells, their electrical characteristics, and various system configurations. Practical aspects like inverters, charge controllers, and cost economics are also covered. The development of new technologies in the field of solar and wind energy technologies are also discussed. Lastly, the importance of energy storage is addressed, with a deep dive into various storage technologies along with green hydrogen. The course highlights the importance of grid integration and power evacuation concepts.
Applied Learning Project
Learners will gain the ability to design and optimize wind energy systems, including the selection of turbines for both onshore and offshore applications, while addressing design challenges within environmental constraints.
Learners will also acquire the skills to design on-grid or off-grid solar PV systems for residential and commercial buildings, along with analyzing the impact of partial shading on system performance.
Additionally, learners will explore various storage technologies used in renewable energy systems, such as batteries, supercapacitors, and the emerging green hydrogen technology.
Finally, learners will develop the expertise to tackle the challenges associated with integrating renewable energy systems into the grid and managing tariff structures.
