MECH 4692
Renewable Energy
(Lab required) Introduction to renewable energy systems, current and future global energy issues and the need for renewable energy applications, and distributed renewable energy generation. Renewable energy systems that will be considered are; solar heat, solar PV, biomass heat and power, hydro power, and wind power. Students will develop simple numerical models of renewable energy systems.
Prerequisites & course information
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated. Prerequisites: MECH 2202 (formerly MECH 2200) and MECH 2262 (formerly MECH 2260). Pre- or Co requisite; MECH 3460 (formerly MECH 3470).
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027