Alternative and Renewable Energy Sources

The subject ALternative and Renewable Sources of Energy focuses on the partial forms, properties and use of renewable and alternative energy sources. Students will gain basic information in the field of using solar, water and wind energy, biomass and using low-potential heat using heat pumps, when they will be able to explain the basic principles of the function of these renewable energy sources, calculate the basic performance and efficiency parameters for individual applications. The course also pays attention to alternative energy sources, such as fuel cells, hydrogen technologies, etc. Students will be able to use this information and the basic experience gained in the form of a design and their own choice of a suitable source in practical applications and will also be able to choose the acquired knowledge themselves, e.g. as a basis for solving complex tasks not only in the field of energy, construction or energy balances. If an independent work is assigned within the course, the student can independently solve a specific task, when they can use guidance and consultations with a teacher. A professional field trip is also planned as part of the course, during which the student will better understand the function and dimensions of a specific real technology and will have a better idea of ​​their future independent work tasks and their application in real operation.