RE4S011 - Solar, Heat, and the Grid 01 Sep 2023 - 31 Aug 2026 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | RE4S011 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Solar, Heat, and the Grid | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Research and Innovation | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Sustainable Environment Research Centre | ||
| Module Leader: | James Reed | ||
| Module Team: | Stephen Carr | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2020 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 7 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100175 - energy engineering | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2023 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2026 |
Module Aims
Understand the physical principles nature of the resource that underpin the design and operation of solar power technologies.
Gain an appreciation of the issues around the generation and supply of zero-carbon heat to an industrialised country.
Develop knowledge, understanding and a critical appreciation of the technical issues of operating a zero-carbon electricity and heat network.
Content Summary
Solar Power: The module deals with the photovoltaic effect and its implications on design, operation and cost of photovoltaic devices for electricity production. It deals with the solar resource and how to model it for application in use with solar power systems. It also deals with solar thermal devices for direct heating applications, as well as concentrated solar power systems for baseload electricity production.
Heat: The module describes the reasons for, the level, and variation of heat demand in across the different sectors in the UK and describes techniques for modelling, reducing demand, and decarbonising its supply.
Grid: Understand the nature of energy supply and demand in terms of grid network balancing. Investigate the interconnected nature of zero-carbon energy demand and supply; power for electricity, heat, and transport.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 36 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 7 |
| External visits | 6 |
| Independent Study | 106 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 5 |
| Groupwork | 40 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Understand scientific and technical principles underlying the generation of solar power and renewable heat, and the integration of renewable electricity and heat into a net-zero carbon energy system. |
| LO2 | Critically appraise the potential of these renewable energy technologies and the strengths and weaknesses of various technologies with reference to selection, design, operation, R&D and economic and environmental impacts. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Project 1 | Students investigate methods of providing low/zero carbon heat and electricity utilising Solar Power to a domestic dwelling and the implications of this for national energy supply infrastructure. | 0 | 4000 | 100 | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Project 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |