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PHYS 350 - Renewable Energy Systems

Cross-Listed as ENVI 350  
This course provides an in-depth treatment of the science and engineering of power generation by solar and wind and their integration on the electrical grid using energy storage.  In the first part of the course general aspects of grid energy production will be surveyed.  The focus of the course will be an in-depth treatment of the physics of solar cells, wind turbines, and the most promising energy storage options.  We will conclude with a discussion of current technical and economic issues associated with the wide scale implementation of these technologies.  Not open to students who’ve taken PHYS 130 - Science of Renewable Energy . Prerequisite(s): MATH 137   Alternate spring semesters. (4 Credits)