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EA 521 Fundamentals of Renewable Energy Site Assessment

·¡´¡Ìý521ÌýÌýFundamentals of Renewable Energy Site AssessmentÌýÌý(3 credit hours)ÌýÌý

This course will cover solar site assessment, wind assessment, and bioenergy with required exercises using current industry tools to assess the viability of the resource. Overview of the historical and current role of wind, solar, and bioenergy power technologies globally and the direction of each sector's evolution for the future, particularly in the USA. The course emphasizes the technology behind power generation for wind, solar, and bioenergy sectors. Students will evaluate policy and permitting issues and, consequently, determine if a site is appropriate for implementation of either or all of these technologies.

Prerequisite: Graduate Standing

Typically offered in Spring only