Energy Conversion

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This course covers the major topics in renewable energy conversion: (1) renewable energy generation technologies including wind, solar photovoltaic, geothermal, hydropower, and biomass; (2) energy storage and related technologies including Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS); green hydrogen, and fuel cells; and (3) renewable energy resource assessment. The course also includes highly practical and market-oriented instruction related to renewable energy project development, economic analysis, and project scheduling and management. Graduate equivalent: MEEG 5346 .