Management and Design of Renewable Energy and Sustainability Systems

Catalog description

Most professional opportunities within renewable energy and sustainability systems require working in interdisciplinary teams on complex problems. This course will use a case-study approach to provide realworld management, and leadership, and research experiences and utilize the technical, economic, and ethical concepts learned in other course work in the field of renewable energy and sustainable systems (RESS). Following an intensive session on project management, team dynamics, and leadership, students will identify a team and external company or another stakeholder with a challenge relevant to the program. The teams will then conduct research evaluate alternatives, assess feasibility, and complete a detailed techno¿economic analysis for their case. This analysis will serve as a platform from which to define sustainability metrics, evaluate alternatives, and assess feasibility and complete life-cycle and environmental impact analysis as part of the final design. Projects outcomes will be presented to both external stakeholders, and peers, and program faculty for constructive feedback that will be incorporated in the project final report.