SUST 3301 - Renewable Energy Systems

Credits: 3 Class: 3 Lab: 0
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
This course provides an introduction to energy systems and renewable energy resources. Students will examine conventional energy sources and systems, including fossil fuels and nuclear energy, and then will focus on alternate, renewable energy sources such as solar, biomass (conversions), wind power, geothermal, and hydro power. Students will perform engineering calculations of power and energy availability of renewable energy sources and learn about requirements for integrating renewable energy sources into production, distribution and end-use systems. Discussion and exercises will center on renewability and sustainability.