RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES
| Title | ΑΝΑΝΕΩΣΙΜΕΣ ΠΗΓΕΣ ΕΝΕΡΓΕΙΑΣ / RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES |
| Code | 349 |
| Faculty | Engineering |
| School | Mechanical Engineering |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter |
| Coordinator | Agis Papadopoulos |
| Common | Yes |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 20000350 |
Programme of Study: UPS of School of Mechanical Engineering
Registered students: 4
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | Compulsory Course belonging to the selected specialization (Compulsory Specialization Course) | 7 | 4 | 5 |
| Design and Structures | Elective Courses belonging to the other | 7 | 4 | 5 |
| Industrial Management | Elective Courses belonging to the other | 7 | 4 | 5 |
| Academic Year | 2025 – 2026 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Instructors from Other Categories | |
| Class ID | 600287954
|
Course Type 2021
Specialization / Direction
Course Type 2016-2020
- General Knowledge
Course Type 2011-2015
General Foundation
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600287954
- eLearning: https://elearning.auth.gr/course/view.php?id=4385
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (Instruction)
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the course students learn to:
- Understand the physical characteristics of the main renewable energy sources (solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, etc.) as well as the techniques for assessing their potential.
- Trace the historical development and the modern technologies for the utilization of renewable energy sources.
- Apply computational procedures for the sizing and design of renewable energy systems.
- Comprehend the basic principles for evaluating the techno-economic feasibility of renewable energy projects.
At the same time, they practice the operational procedures of renewable energy systems.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Adapt to new situations
- Make decisions
- Work autonomously
- Work in teams
- Work in an international context
- Work in an interdisciplinary team
- Design and manage projects
- Respect natural environment
- Be critical and self-critical
Course Content (Syllabus)
1. INTRODUCTION
The energy problem and renewable energy sources.
2. SOLAR ENERGY
Thermal solar systems, photovoltaic systems, and concentrated solar power systems.
Design and sizing of solar thermal systems for domestic hot water production and building heating.
Design and sizing of photovoltaic systems.
3. WIND ENERGY
Types of wind turbines and wind generators.
Basic characteristics and properties.
Methods and technologies of utilization.
Estimation of the energy output of an individual wind turbine.
4. GEOTHERMAL ENERGY
High-, medium-, and low-enthalpy applications for power generation and thermal uses.
Basic characteristics and properties.
Methods and technologies of utilization.
5. HYDROELECTRIC ENERGY
Water turbines. Hydroelectric power plants. Pumped-storage power stations.
Basic characteristics and properties.
Methods and technologies of utilization.
6. OCEAN ENERGY
Tidal and wave power plants for electricity generation.
Basic characteristics and properties.
Methods and technologies of utilization.
7. ENERGY STORAGE
Thermal, electrochemical, and mechanical energy storage systems.
Keywords
Renewable Energy Sources, Potential, Technology, Economics
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Laboratory Teaching
Description
For the project to be carried out, specialised software tools will be used.
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 80 | 2.7 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Laboratory Work | 30 | 1 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Project | 20 | 0.7 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Written assigments | 15 | 0.5 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Exams | 5 | 0.2 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Total | 150 | 5 |
Student Assessment
Description
During the semester, students undertake a project consisting of two individual assignments.
The project accounts for 40% of the final grade, following successful completion of the written examination.
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Summative)
- Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Summative)
- Written Assignment (Formative, Summative)
- Written Exam with Problem Solving (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
ΑΝΑΝΕΩΣΙΜΕΣ ΠΗΓΕΣ ΕΝΕΡΓΕΙΑΣ, Δ. Ασημακόπουλος, Γ. Αραμπατζής, Α.
Αγγελής‐Δημάκης, Α. Καρταλίδης, Γ. Τσιλιγκιρίδης, 2η έκδοση 2023, Κωδικός
Βιβλίου στον Εύδοξο: 112701036.
Additional bibliography for study
- HAEE, Greek Energy Market Report, 2024
- Lazard, Levelized Cost of Energy Report, 2025
- EMBER, The Electrotech Revolution, 2025
- RENEWABLE ENERGY RESOURCES, J. Twidell and T. Weir, 3η έκδοση 2015,
ISBN‐13: 978‐0415584388
- Renewable Energy, Technology, Economics and Environment, Martin Kaltschmitt (Editor), Wolfgang Streicher (Editor), Andreas Wiese (Editor), Springer, ISBN (Print) 978-3-540-70947-3, 2007
Last Update
23-10-2025
