Building Integrated Renewable Energy Systems

Teaching Hours and Credit Allocation: 30 Hours, 6 Credits
Course Assessment: Exam & Coursework

 

This course aims to introduce the students to the theory and practice of integrating renewable energy technologies in the built environment. This includes a wide range of related practical skills such as the ability to assess the potential of sites and the initial cost of installing renewable energy generation and distribution systems. Students will acquire the necessary theoretical and practical skills for using renewable energy technologies in buildings that utilize: Solar, Bio-energy, Geothermal and Wind energy.