Solar and wind energy systems
About the course
The course is available as a singular course. The course is also available to exchange students and Fulbright students.
This course will cover electricity generation using solar and wind energy systems. The course focus on the physical concept and modelling of the two energy resources, and the transformation to electricity.
Topics covered related to solar energy: Solar energy density, spectral characteristics, photovoltaic (PV) cells and modules, solar energy site modelling, adapting and sizing of solar energy systems for various end users.
Topics covered related to wind energy: Wind energy atlas, wind turbine technology, wind data analysis and statistics, wind resource assessment and siting.
Admission requirements
Admission requirements are generell studiekompetanse + SIVING.
Local admission, application code 9391 - singular courses in engineering sciences.
Objectives of the course
Knowledge - the student can:
- Explain the basics driving mechanism for wind
- Explain the principles, assumptions, and limitations behind a wind atlas
- Describe the different parts in a wind turbine and their use
- Explain the solar energy resource, its potential and limitations
- Describe how solar radiation is converted to electrical energy in solar cells and modules
- Describe important factors when sizing and constructing a solar energy system
Skills - the student can:
- understand time series of solar and wind data
- calculate the power production for a wind turbine
- set up and run basic wind farm models
- estimate the annual energy production of a wind farm
- calculate the power production in a PV module
- set up and run basic solar energy system models
General competence - the student can:
- describe integration and intermittency issues related to solar and wind energy in the energy market
- explain how numerical solar and wind energy models can be used to investigate the renewable energy resources
Prerequisites
Anbefalte forkunnskaper
FYS-1008 Renewable energy, sustainability and society
Teaching methods
Lectures: 50 hours
Lab: 30 hours
Language of instruction and examination
The language of instruction is English and all of the syllabus material is in English. Examination questions will be given in English, but may be answered either in English or a Scandinavian language.Schedule
The schedules are normally finalized and published well in advance of the start of the semester, often a few weeks beforehand. This gives students the opportunity to organize their studies and prepare for upcoming activities.
It is recommended to check the schedule regularly, as changes may occur.
Information to incoming exchange students
This course is open for inbound exchange students.
Do you have questions about this module? Please check the following website to contact the course coordinator for exchange students at the faculty: INBOUND STUDENT MOBILITY: COURSE COORDINATORS AT THE FACULTIES | UiT
Examination
| School exam | Date: 08.05.2026 09:00 Duration: 4 Hours |
Grade: A–E, fail F |
To take an examination, the student must have passed the following coursework requirements
| Solar cell lab | Grade: Approved – not approved |
| Solar energy modelling, written report | Grade: Approved – not approved |
| Wind energy modelling, written report | Grade: Approved – not approved |
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