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Module Title
LM Physics of Renewable Energy
School
Physics and Astronomy
Department
Physics & Astronomy
Module Code
03 39189
Module Lead
Professor Mike Gunn
Level
Masters Level
Credits
10
Semester
Semester 2
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions
None
Exclusions
Description
Starting with a review of energy usage, this module complements the module Fission and Fusion, discussing non-nuclear energy generation. Both renewable and current non-renewable methods of energy generation will be considered but the module will have more of an emphasis on renewable generation. Finally, the transmission and storage of electrical energy will be described.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this module, students should be able to:
Describe the different forms of electrical energy generation and the physics behind them.
Understand the advantages and disadvantages of different forms of energy generation.
Describe the key challenges of energy storage and transmission.
Understand the interaction of physics, technology and economics in different forms of energy production.