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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Solar Energy Systems | |||
| Reference | EN4203 | Version | 1 |
| Created | September 2023 | SCQF Level | SCQF 10 |
| Approved | February 2024 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | ECTS Points | 7.5 | |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To provide the student with comprehensive knowledge and skills to understand, assess, design, and critically evaluate solar energy systems for sustainable and efficient utilisation. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Illustrate strong analytical skills and ability to independently size PV systems based on the design requirements. |
| 2 | Illustrate strong analytical skills and ability to independently size STS based on the design requirements. |
| 3 | Develop extensive, detailed and critical knowledge and understanding of the policies and regulations as well as financial incentives to stimulate solar technology. |
| 4 | Critique the current State, Limitations, and Future Developments in Solar Energy Technologies. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| Overview of the electricity production using photovoltaic modules in off-grid, grid-connected and/or hybrid systems. Sizing and designing of components and complete PV and hybrid systems. Hot water production using solar thermal system (STS). Sizing and designing of components and complete STS systems. Policies and regulations, incentives, tax policies, financing models, etc., on the deployment of solar technology systems. |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| This module is delivered by means of lectures and tutorials and supported by guided self-study. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 50 | 50 |
| Non-Contact Hours | 100 | 100 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | 150 |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Examination | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| Description: | Assessed by 100% Examination | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| Component 1 comprises of 100% of the module grade. To pass the module, a D grade is required. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | A |
| B | B |
| C | C |
| D | D |
| E | E |
| F | F |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | EN1200 or equivalent. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | BOXWELL, M.,2017. The Solar Electricity Handbook: A Simple, Practical Guide to Solar Energy: How to Design and Install Photovoltaic Solar Electric Systems 2017. Greenstream Publishing Publication. ISBN-13: 9781907670657 |
| 2 | Duffie JA and Beckman., 2017. Solar Engineering of Thermal Processes. John Wiley & Sons. 2017. ISBN: 978-0-470-87366-3. |
| 3 | KALOGIROU, S.A., 2014. Solar Energy Engineering: Processes and Systems. Elsevier. |
| 4 | NERSESIAN, R., 2016. Energy Economics: Markets, History and Policy. Routedge |