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Renewable energy
Individual course
Course deals with the renewable energy production methods (e.g. wind, solar, P2X, biomass, hydrogen), their environmental impacts and utilisation of side streams for energy production.
Course contents
- Renewable energy production methods and technologies
- Water and wind power
- Solar energy
- Biofuels
- Biomass conversion
- Side streams utilisation
- Power-to-X technologies
- Emissions and environmental aspects
Learning outcomes
After the course the student is
- able to define different methods and techniques on renewable energy production field.
- can describe the energy production from renewable sources and is able to compare the environmental impacts of different ways of producing energy.
- able to identify main specific characters, challenges and driving forces in the field.
Completion methods
- Lectures on Mondays at 12-14 and Thursdays at 10-12 (not recorded)
- Written final exam online 19.10.2023
You can get a digital badge after completing this course.
Responsible teacher
University of Oulu
Mika Huuhtanen, University lecturer
mika.huuhtanen(at)oulu.fi
Further information about the course and studying
University of Oulu
FITech contact person Oulu
study.itee(at)oulu.fi
Contact person for applications
FITech Network University
Fanny Qvickström, Student services specialist
info(at)fitech.io
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Category:
Energy storages
Topics:
Applications and technologies of energy storages,
Chemical process and environmental engineering,
Energy engineering,
Sustainability
Chemical process and environmental engineering,
Energy engineering,
Sustainability
Course code:
488209S
Study credits:
5 ECTS
Price:
0 €
Course level:
Teaching period:
28.8.–19.10.2023
Application start date:
01.06.2023
Application deadline:
Application period has ended
Host university:
University of Oulu
Who can apply:
Adult learner,
Degree student
Degree student
Teaching method:
Online
Teaching language:
English
General prerequisites:
Basics of energy production and use.
Course suitable for:
People interested in the renewable energy production methods.
