Course - Introduction to Renewable Energy 1 - FENA1101
Introduction to Renewable Energy 1
About
About the course
Course content
- Overview of Norway's and the world's energy situation
- Basic chemistry and thermodynamics- Environmental challenges with energy production (CO2 and NOx emissions)
- Different forms of renewable energy (hydropower, wind power, solar energy, bioenergy, salt power, and thermal power)
- Comparison of renewable energy with other forms of electricity production such as coal power, gas power, diesel power and nuclear power
- Heat pumps, heat recovery, ENØK measures for buildings, passive houses and plus houses
- Carbon capture and storage (CCS)
- Circular economy and sustainability within renewable energy
Learning outcome
The candidate has knowledge of:
- basic engineering methodology
- basic sustainability analyses
- basic professional ethics and health, environment and safety (HSE)
- basic digitization (e.g. use of Matlab and Python programming)
- various forms of energy production
- Norwegian energy supply and energy use together with the national and international energy situation
- environmental problems related to energy production and energy use
- various measures for energy efficiency
- research and development work within the field of renewable energy.
- innovation and entrepreneurship within renewable energy
The candidate is able to (skills):
- update their knowledge within the field through information gathering
- apply knowledge to solve theoretical, technical and practical problems within the fields of energy production
- assess the energy and environmental consequences of various energy solutions
- make simple calculations on heating and cooling systems
- find, assess, use and refer to information and subject matter and present this in such a way that it illuminates an issue within Renewable Energy
The candidate must be able to (general competence):
- evaluate different methods of energy production against each other
- consider appropriate measures for energy efficiency
- assess the role of engineers in society
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, exercises and laboratory work
Compulsory assignments
- Calculation exercises
- mandatory lab exercises
Further on evaluation
Written school examination, 4 Hours
Compulsory work requirements:
- 8 out of 10 exercises must be approved
- 2 out of 3 lab exercises must be approved
A re-sit examination will be held in August and may be changed from written to oral.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Renewable Energy - Engineering (BIFOREN)
Course materials
Notes distributed via Blackboard.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| FENT1101 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2023 |
| FENG1101 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2023 |
| FENA1001 | 5 sp | Autumn 2023 |
| FENG1001 | 5 sp | Autumn 2023 |
| FENT1001 | 5 sp | Autumn 2023 |
Subject areas
- Energy and Process Engineering
- Engineering Subjects
Contact information
Course coordinator
Lecturers
Department with academic responsibility
Examination
Examination
Ordinary examination - Autumn 2025
School exam
The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.