New energy technologies

Yksittäinen kurssi

The aim of the course is to give the participants an overview of new (more) sustainable energy technologies and their advantages and disadvantages. Present state and global trends are discussed.

Technologies are solar thermal energy (collectors and concentrators), solar photovoltaics, biomass, fuel cells, wind energy, wave and tidal energy, geothermal energy and osmotic power. The course also treats operation principles, efficiency and practical realisations of the technologies, and illustrates the performance through a set of small numerical examples and assignments.

Learning outcomes

Learning objectives of the course:

  • to get acquainted with new and emerging energy technologies
  • to gain basic understanding of their operation principles, efficiencies and limitations
  • to get an overview of the present state of energy supply and use in Finland and future trends in the field

Teaching methods

The course is organised as classroom teaching in Turku but lectures are available online.

  • Lectures on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12.30–14.15 (online/recordings in Moodle)

More information in the Åbo Akademi study guide.

You can get a digital badge after completing this course.

FITech offers free-of-charge learning circles for the course participants. The aim of the learning circle is to support everyone’s personal learning path and to provide a place for peer learning and networking between students. Read more from the flyer (PDF document).

FITech offers career training sessions for students who have completed courses in Wind Power and Renewable Energy, looking to find or transition into these fields. See the flyer for more information (PDF document).

Vastuuopettaja

Åbo Akademi
Henrik Saxén
henrik.saxen(at)abo.fi

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Åbo Akademi
Mikko Helle
mikko.helle(at)abo.fi

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FITech-verkostoyliopisto
Fanny Qvickström, Opintoasioiden suunnittelija
info(at)fitech.io

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