Dicentralised Power ProductionLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: 5S00GY69
Credits
5 op
Objectives
The student knows:
• Operating principles of solar and wind power plants
• Network requirements and connection conditions for decentralized electricity production
• Design and installation requirements as well as electrical safety characteristics
• Functional characteristics of parallel and island operations.
Content
Photovoltaic (pv) energy system: scientific foundation, operation of power plant and affecting factors, energy and power estimations, energy policy
Wind power (pv) energy system: scientific foundation, operation of power plant and affecting factors, energy and power estimations, energy policy
Network requirements and connection conditions (Low voltage / Medium voltage networks) for distributed generation. Design and installation requirements as well as electrical safety features. Network effects and failures. Breast and island use.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
The student is able to explain the basic operation of a photovoltaic power plant and a wind power plant and has an understanding of the factors that affect their operation.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4)
The student is able to explain the basic operation of a photovoltaic power plant and a wind power plant and has an understanding of the factors that affect their operation. The student also knows the network requirements and connection conditions for decentralized electricity generation.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student is familiar with the network requirements and connection conditions for distributed electricity generation. He understands the design and installation requirements of power plants and the related special features of electrical safety. The student has a strong holistic understanding of photovoltaic and wind power technologies.