Review of chemistry for renewable energy

Description: Chemical conversion processes are considered that make it possible to produce energy based on renewable energy sources. The main electrochemical, thermodynamic properties of materials and substances, physicochemical, technological indicators are studied; properties of renewable energy sources used at energy facilities; methods of managing the quality of a renewable resource in the process of energy production.

Amount of credits: 5

Пререквизиты:

• Renewable Energy

Course Workload:

Component: Component by selection

Cycle: Base disciplines

Goal

• is to provide students with comprehensive knowledge and skills in the field of chemical technologies applied to the development and optimisation of processes in the renewable energy sector.

Objective

• Investigate and evaluate the properties and applications of new materials such as solar cells, fuel cells and batteries to improve their efficiency

Learning outcome: knowledge and understanding

• Understand the properties and behaviour of the different materials used in solar panels, fuel cells and batteries, and their impact on system efficiency

Learning outcome: applying knowledge and understanding

• Evaluate the environmental impacts of chemical technologies in the energy sector and understand the importance of sustainable development in this area

Learning outcome: formation of judgments

• Learners will be familiar with methods for assessing the properties and characteristics of materials and processes used in renewable energy and will be able to interpret research results.

Learning outcome: communicative abilities

• present their ideas and research results in the field of chemical technologies for renewable energy

Learning outcome: learning skills or learning abilities

• Adapt to new requirements and changes in the renewable energy sector by quickly assimilating new knowledge and technologies