Renewable Energies

The module teaches the engineering fundamentals for the development and evaluation of CO₂-free energy conversion pathways. Building on technical thermodynamics and the fundamentals of electric drives, key renewable energy technologies are systematically introduced and classified in overall energy systems.

The focus is on the quantitative analysis of emission-free energy supply strategies for the building, industry, and transportation sectors. Students learn to describe energy flows, design components, and make initial economic assessments.

The fundamentals of primary and useful energy, energy flow diagrams, and circular processes, as well as key energy conversion processes, are covered. Building on this, meteorological fundamentals such as solar radiation and wind conditions are analyzed and translated into technical applications.

The technologies covered include photovoltaics and solar thermal energy (low and high temperature), wind energy, biomass as an energy source, and integrated energy supply systems for buildings, neighborhoods, and networks. In addition, heat pumps, storage solutions, and combined heat and power plants are considered in a systemic context.

Upon completion of the module, students will be able to evaluate renewable energy systems on a sound technical basis, design their components, and quantitatively classify their contribution to a sustainable energy supply.