Z6035 Utilization of renewable energy sources

Faculty of Science
Spring 2024
Extent and Intensity
2/1. 5 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
doc. Mgr. Kamil Láska, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Marie Novotná (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Simona Szymszová (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
doc. Mgr. Kamil Láska, Ph.D.
Department of Geography – Earth Sciences Section – Faculty of Science
Contact Person: doc. Mgr. Kamil Láska, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Department of Geography – Earth Sciences Section – Faculty of Science
Timetable
Mon 19. 2. to Sun 26. 5. Mon 10:00–11:50 Z3,02045
  • Timetable of Seminar Groups:
Z6035/01: Mon 19. 2. to Sun 26. 5. Mon 12:00–12:50 Z3,02045, M. Novotná, S. Szymszová
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

The capacity limit for the course is 15 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 5/15, only registered: 0/15
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
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Course objectives
Course is focused on basic description of renewable energy sources, a theoretical background and information needed for their use, design, advantages and disadvantages compared to traditional (conventional) energy sources. In particular, the student should be able to understand and explain the basic legislation, problems associated with integration of advanced technologies in the power transmission system and landscape. An essential part of the lectures is about geographical factors and technical conditions that enable or limiting the wider introduction of renewable energy sources for households, businesses and municipalities.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course the student will have the knowledge about renewable energy sources, theoretical information needed for their use, design, advantages and disadvantages compared to traditional (conventional) energy sources. In particular, the student should be able to understand and explain the basic legislation, subsidy programs, problems associated with integration of advanced technologies in the power transmission system and landscape.
Syllabus
  • Introduction to renewable energy sources, definitions, technologies
  • Solar energy - passive and active solar systems, current technologies, aspects, applications
  • Wind energy - types of wind turbines, operating economics, perspectives
  • Hydro energy - types of hydroelectric power station, utilization of small hydro power station
  • Wave and tidal energy - basic characteristics and availability
  • Geothermal energy - design and construction of geothermal power plants, heat pumps
  • Bioenergy - basic characteristics and availability
Literature
  • QUASCHNING, Volker. Obnovitelné zdroje energií. 1. vyd. Praha: Grada, 2010, 296 s. ISBN 9788024732503. info
  • Velká kniha o energii. Edited by Pavel Augusta. Praha: L.A. Consulting Agency, 2001, 383 s. ISBN 8023865781. info
  • MURTINGER, Karel and Jan TRUXA. Solární energie pro váš dům. 2. vyd. Brno: ERA, 2006, vi, 92. ISBN 8073660768. info
  • KOLEKTIV AUTORŮ. Obnovitelné zdroje energie a jejich uplatnění v České republice. Praha: ČEZ, 2007. ISBN 978-80-239-8823-9. info
  • DOLEŽALOVÁ, Helena. Právní úprava podpory využívání energie z obnovitelných zdrojů (Legal Regulation of Promotion of Use of Energy from Renewable Sources). In Obnovitelné zdroje energie. Praha: Profi Press, 2012, p. 202-204. ISBN 978-80-86726-48-9. info
Teaching methods
In the frame of lectures, students acquire theoretical knowledge and overview of renewable resources application in the Czech Republic and abroad. In the practical exercises and homework, the attention is paid to an assessment of simple systems to the production of solar and wind energy. During the course, field excursion is planned to the location with the renewable energy sources.
Assessment methods
A necessary condition for granting of the credit is an active participation in seminars, field excursions, preparation and submission of the protocols and thematic projects. The examination has both written and oral form.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught once in two years.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2011 - only for the accreditation, Spring 2011, spring 2012 - acreditation, Spring 2013, Spring 2015, Spring 2017, Spring 2020, Spring 2022.
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