phy641 - Energy Resources & Systems

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.