phy641 - Energy Resources & Systems (Course overview)

phy641 - Energy Resources & Systems (Course overview)

Institute of Physics 6 KP
Semester courses Winter semester 2024/2025
Type of course: Lecture
Notes on the module
Prüfungszeiten
At the end of the lecture period
Module examination
2 Written Exams (max 90 min each)
Skills to be acquired in this module
After successful completion of the module students should be able to:
  • characterize the global energy system and analyze the structure and constraints of today's energy system,
  • explain the availability and connection between solar and wind energy,
  • identify the problems and challenges of energy supply due to fluctuating energy resources with varying and seasonal load profiles,
  • relate the solar irradiance conversion process as well as the atmospheric radiation balance of the earth to Wind Energy Meteorology.