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Department of Physics

ΕΚ312

10ΕΚ312 Renewable Energy Sources (postgraduate)

Course webpage: https://eclass.uoa.gr/courses/PHYS380

Course outline

Course content

  • Forms of energy. Principles of conversion and conservation of energy. Storage and transfer of
    energy.
  • Solar energy: Earths’ radiation balance. Physical principles for power generation, energy
    content and conversion in photovoltaics. Applications.
  • Wind energy: Physical principles for power generation, energy content and forms of
    conversions. Wind turbines. Applications.
  • Biomass: Biophysical principles for power generation, energy content and forms of biomass.
    Applications.
  • Geothermal energy: Physical principles for power generation, energy content and forms of
    conversions. Applications.
  • Energy from waves, tides and osmosis: Principles for power generation, energy content and
    forms of conversions. Applications.
  • Other forms of energy (hydroelectric energy, hydrogen).
  • Principles of bioclimatic and sustainable building design. Innovative materials (cool,
    thermochromic etc.). Energy efficiency.
  • Solar and wind energy potential in Greece.