NRG1130 — Applied Renewable Energy Systems
NRG 1130 - Applied Renewable Energy Systems NRG 1130 - Applied Renewable Energy Systems Focuses on the practical application of renewable energy technologies. Topics include energy and resource conservation and project siting, economics, financing, renewable energy and tax credits, technical and engineering aspects, regulatory issues, energy storage, monitoring and verification. Students study the advantages, limitations and potential of various energy sources. Wind, solar, small-scale hydro, ground-source heat pumps, combined heat and power, biofuels, fuel cells, and other technologies are examined. Students will learn the strategies and cost/benefit analyses employed by energy analysts to meet demand with clean energy production. Students will also complete their own study and proposal for a renewable energy project. Prerequisite: PHYS 1201 and NRG 1123 , both with C- or higher Previous: NRG* 130
Prerequisites: PHYS1201, NRG1123