Course Syllabus
Renewable Energy Sources, Systems, Economics
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and Environment
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Summer term
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Prof. (FH) Dr. Wolfgang Berger
The energy topic in general and the use of renewable
sources in particular have acquired a most prominent
position on the agenda of societal discourse.
This course will undertake to introduce basic aspects of
renewable energy supply presenting fundamental
characteristics of the resource base (solar radiation, wind
energy, geothermal, etc.) and principles of related
technical systems (photovoltaic, wind, hydroelectric power
generation, etc.). In a further step an economic and
environmental analysis of supply technologies will be
undertaken.
Students will learn to acquire a basic understanding of
issues related to renewable energy supply systems.
Face-to-face
Accredited students of University of Applied Sciences of
Kufstein and International Program
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- The energy system
- Renewable energy sources (solar radiation, wind energy,
etc.)
- Photovoltaic power generation
- Other power generation technologies (solar thermal,
wind, hydroelectric, geothermal, biomass)
The main emphasis will be placed on the solar resource
and on solar photovoltaic systems.
Will be noted within course
Presentation and black board
methods Discussions
Own presentations plus elaborated hand out (40%)
assessment methods and criteria Written exam (60%)

English
language of instruction.
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work placement(s) 10

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