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SE 6304

Compulsory for MSc:

No

Fee:

M 4000.00

Wind Energy

Student will be able to assess wind resource potential, select appropriate site, design wind farms and analyze their associated socio-economic and environmental impact.

Facilitators

Dates

Course Starts:

16/09/2024

Major Assignment Deadline:

06/08/2024

Major Assignment Deadline:

20/10/2024

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

  • H# 1: Analyze wind resource statistics (Data Analysis, Modelling and Forecasting, Renewable Energy Principles)
  • H# 2: Simulate wind turbine operation (Renewable Energy Principles)
  • H# 3: Design wind farms using analysed wind resource statistics (Modelling, System Design, Energy Access, Creativity)
  • H# 4: Analyse socio-economic and environmental impact of wind farm 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 wind farms and their impacts (Communication)
  • S# 3: Provide solution for energy access challenges using wind (Energy Access, Problem Solving, Grid and Off-grid Systems, Creativity)
  • S# 4: Work together in small groups (Teamwork)
  • S# 5: Access learning material online (Digital Literacy)
  • S# 6: Produce a technical report (Writing Skills)