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Module title:Solar Energy Research and Innovation
Module codeENEM012
Module lecturers:Dr Aritra Ghosh
Module credits:15

An advanced course covering state of the art advanced solar technologies including advanced solar measurements, solar thermal and photovoltaic technologies. This may includes: optimum day-lighting measurements, solar angle determinations, concentrating solar power technologies for process heat and power generation, physics of Silicon based technologies, thin film technologies, excitonic solar cells, deployment, economics and environmental impact. The module is designed to motivate and enable students to choose technologist, designer or consultant roles in the field of solar energy sectors in general.

Prerequisite and corequisite modules:

A student needs to have completed first 3 years (or equivalent) on the undergraduate BSc renewable energy degree programme in order to be able to take this module.

The module will not be suitable for non-specialist students.

The module is not recommended for interdisciplinary pathways.

Please note that all modules are subject to change, please get in touch if you have any questions about this module.