Design of Renewable Energy Systems in Agriculture
| Title | Σχεδιασμός Συστημάτων Ανανεώσιμων Πηγών Ενέργειας / Design of Renewable Energy Systems in Agriculture |
| Code | RM118 |
| Faculty | Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Environment |
| School | Agriculture |
| Cycle / Level | 2nd / Postgraduate, 3rd / Doctorate |
| Teaching Period | Winter/Spring |
| Coordinator | Thomas Kotsopoulos |
| Common | Yes |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600018831 |
| Academic Year | 2023 – 2024 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Weekly Hours | 4 |
| Total Hours | 52 |
| Class ID | 600245079
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Course Type 2021
Specialization / Direction
Course Type 2016-2020
- Scientific Area
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600245079
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (Examination)
Prerequisites
General Prerequisites
The student should know how agricultural systems work (greenhouses, drying system, livestock structures, etc.)
Learning Outcomes
1. Advanced knowledge regarding the energy needs of agricultural systems
2. Advanced knowledge in passive solar systems, in the use of geothermal in agricultural facilities, in the use and operation of Photovoltaics to cover energy needs, in the utilization of heat pumps in combination with shallow geothermal in agricultural constructions
3. Critical thinking οn the design of renewable energy systems (hybrid and not) to meet the energy needs of agricultural systems (heating, ventilation, product drying, water evaporation cooling system).
General Competences
- Make decisions
- Work autonomously
- Work in teams
- Work in an interdisciplinary team
- Respect natural environment
- Be critical and self-critical
Course Content (Syllabus)
Energy and environment - climate change, European Union policies to promote the penetration of RES, Emissions Trading system, Agriculture as an energy consumer, Renewable energy incorporation in agriculture, passive solar systems - bioclimatic design of agricultural structures, geothermal utilization systems in agricultural facilities, energy crops and production of pellets, Agrivoltaic systems, combined heat and power systems by using biogas, biofuels production, biorefineries.
Keywords
Energy in Agriculture, biofuels, Agrivoltaic, geothermal energy, passive solar systems
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Student Assessment
Description
Use of MS PowerPoint
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 78 | ✓ | |||
| Reading Assigment | 26 | ✓ | |||
| Project | 30 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Written assigments | 30 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Exams | 4 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Total | 168 |
Student Assessment
Description
35% individual study, 65% study presentation and oral examination
Student Assessment methods
- Written Assignment (Formative, Summative)
- Oral Exams (Formative, Summative)
- Performance / Staging (Formative, Summative)
Last Update
20-12-2023
