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SE 6305

Compulsory for MSc:

No

Fee:

M 4000.00

Hydropower

Students will be able to assess the hydrological resources, design hydropower systems and analyse their associated socio-economic and environmental impacts.

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Dates

Course Starts:

28/10/2024

Major Assignment Deadline:

17/11/2024

Major Assignment Deadline:

01/12/2024

Outcomes | Hard(H) And Soft(S) Skills

  • H# 1: Assess the potential of hydro resource at identified sites for hydropower development (Data Analysis, Renewable Energy Principles, Modelling and Forecasting)
  • H# 2: Design various hydropower systems for identified locations (System Design, Creativity, Problem Solving, Grid/Off-grid Systems, Modelling, Energy Access)
  • H# 3: Evaluate hydropower systems (Modelling)
  • H# 4: Analyse socio-economic and environmental impact of hydropower projects to promote societal acceptance (Gender and Socio-Economic Dynamics, Problem Solving, Energy Access)
  • S# 1: Undertake independent study (Life-long Learning)
  • S# 2: Communicate the design layouts for hydropower systems and their impacts (Communication)
  • S# 3: Provide optimal solutions for energy access challenges for communities in specific locations (Problem Solving, Energy Access, Grid and Off-grid Systems, Creativity)
  • S# 4: Work together in small groups (Team-work)
  • S# 5: Access learning material online (Digital Literacy)
  • S# 6: Produce a technical report (Writing Skills)
ERC strives to develop human resource capacity in sustainable energy (through short courses and a master’s programme) and to perform relevant research that informs national energy policy for sustainable development.

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