UNIT 1: Introduction

Energy reserves and estimates, global energy scenario,

environmental, social and economic impact of
renewable energy use.
UNIT 2: Solar Energy
Solar Energy: Solar energy applications, availability of
Solar radiation energy, solar thermal systems, solar
photovoltaic's - basic PV operation, PV technologies,
electrical characteristics, interfacing technology.
UNIT 3: Wind Energy
Wind Energy: Wind resource assessment and
modelling, types of wind turbines, performance
assessment, control and electrical aspects.
UNIT 4: Water Power
Water Power: hydropower power equation, large
and small hydro, hydro turbines, control and
electrical aspects.
UNIT 5: Biomass Energy
Biomass Energy: Biomass as a source of energy,
biogasits generation and utilization for thermal
and electricity generation
UNIT 6: Other Sources
Other Sources: Geothermal energy, hydrogen
energy, fuel cells, wave energy and tidal power.
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