Core Module Information
Module title: Solar Energy: Technology, Modelling and Analysis

SCQF level: 11:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10

Module code: MEC11121
Module leader: Keng Goh
School School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Subject area group: Engineering and Mathematics
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added

Description of module content:

This module will help student to develop knowledge and skillset in the area of solar energy system. The module covers various aspects and through both lectures and practical sessions supports you in understanding and developing the relevant skillsets. This module explores the following key aspects of the topic:-Modelling and analysis of the solar geometry and solar irradiation data.Review of various existing and emerging solar technologies and their performance.Detailed design of electrical and thermal solar energy systems. Energy storage system design and analysis.An overview of energy management for renewable energy system.Economic and energetic analysis of solar-based energy system.

Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Develop and apply advanced modelling techniques to solar energy system using software tools

LO2: Demonstrate knowledge in modelling and analysis of solar geometry and irradiation data.

LO3: Explain and critically discuss the performance and design considerations of solar energy systems.

LO4: Evaluate the overall economic and energetic performance of solar energy systems.

Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 1, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Keng Goh
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 16 These practical sessions are delivered during week 6-12, which links to the second part of the module where student will involve in the energy system design.
Online Guided independent study 152 This is an independent study. Students normally reflect on the lecture/practical materials and continue to study during these hours.
Face To Face Lecture 4 This module has been divided into two parts in term of the delivery. The first part of lectures happen during Week 2-5 to deliver the basic understanding of solar geometry. The second part will take place from week 6-13 which bring you to the design of the energy system. Both parts will also have the weekly practical session arranged with different duration, hence, you will see two entries for lecture and two entries for practical session.
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 12 These practical classes normally happens during week 2-5 that covers the basic methods/skillsets to program the solar geometry
Face To Face Lecture 16 These lectures are delivered during Week 6-12, which is the second part of the module content. Students gain the knowledge and skillset from the first part of the module that will help you to develop further in the second part of the module in energy system design.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Report 25 1~2 Week 8 , WORDS= 2000 words ReportThe assessment includes the study of complex mathematical formulation and data processing technique to general solar geometry [M1,2,3]
Report 60 1~3~4 Week 13 , WORDS= 3000 words ReportAssessment includes writing theoretical information, technical calculation of energy, cost, payback. Critically analyse the design system and justification [M1,2,4]. All calculations are done using advanced MATLAB scripting [M3].
Class Test 15 3~4 Week 13 HOURS= 1 hour Class TestTest paper includes understanding and critical evaluation of the subject topic, as well as using relevant mathematical knowledge to solve problem [M1]
Component 1 subtotal: 25
Component 2 subtotal: 75
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
MEC11121 Solar Energy: Technology, Modelling and Analysis