Course description
The course will include a review of the common sources of renewable energy generation and energy storage technologies. This will include application, limitation, cost analysis, design challenges, regulations and other factor affecting the design and installation of solar energy systems, wind energy systems, hydropower, geothermal energy, biomass energy and battery energy storage systems. Students will learn how to review and evaluate the essential elements required for each renewable energy and energy storage system including energy generation/storage potential, efficiency, regulations, permits, required land space, maintenance, cost analysis and lifecycle. Students will also integrate their knowledge base from other course such as applicable grants and energy modeling.
Course details
Credit transfer
Have you taken this course or an equivalent course? Contact the Credit Transfer Office.
Registration dates
Not all courses are offered each term.
Winter 2025 registration opens November 4, 2024. Spring 2025 registration opens March 17, 2025.Delivery options
In person: classes held in person on a campus/site in a classroom/lab/shop/studio for the course duration
Online - Asynchronous: 100% online delivery, no scheduled day or time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates
Online - Synchronous: 100% online delivery, scheduled day and time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates
Hybrid: any combination of in person, timetabled, on campus, online, and hyflex delivery