BHEA_JKA/CR01-08

UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA

COURSE INFORMATION
Confidential
Code

EPO622

Course

Renewable Energy

Level

Bachelor

Credit Unit

Contact Hour

4 (3 hrs. Lecture, 1 hr. Tutorial)

Part

Course Status

Elective

Prerequisite

Course Objectives

At the end of this course, students should be able to:

State and explain basic principles of renewable

energy and its significant.

Explain the processes and technologies employed

in renewable energy.

Design, analyse, solve and predict some types of

renewable energy power system

Course Description

This subject introduces renewable energy resources, its

basic concept, and contemporary renewable energy
technology. It also covers sustainability and
environmental issues. Design techniques for renewable
energy systems are discussed in detail.

Syllabus Content

Basic principles of renewable energy (4 hours)

Introduction to source of renewable energy.
Supply of electricity in remote areas.
Technical, economic, environment and social
implications
Introduction to Solar Engineering (5 hours)
Solar irradiance and irradiation
Earth-Sun geometry; solstice of Cancer and
solstice of Capricon
Altitude, latitude, and azimuth

Nama Fakulti:
Fakulti Kejuruteraan Elektrik
Nama
Sarjana Muda Kejuruteraan (Kepujian) Kejuruteraan Elektrik
Program:
Hak Cipta Universiti Teknologi MARA

Tahun Mula: 2008

Tahun Semakan: 2013

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Photovoltaic (PV) energy conversion (5 hours)

Cells, modules and arrays
Electrical characteristics: I-V curve, parallel and
series connections, efficiency and equivalent
circuit
PV cell technology: Crystalline, thin film, HIT and
concentrated PV
PV Datasheets and standards.
Standalone PV power system (6 hours)
Type of system: DC coupled and AC coupled
Balance of system component (BOS)
Design and sizing
Grid-connected PV power system (6 hours)
Type of system: Building integrated, retrofit and
free-standing.
Balance of system component (BOS)
Malaysia standard MS1837
Design and sizing

Hydro Electric Power system (6 hours)

Principle operation of hydro generation system
Types of hydro generation system
Procedure of hydro generation system
development
Hydrological analysis and river flow
measurement
Measurement of head
Planning of microhydro power generation
system
Operation and maintenence
Hydroelectric systems

Wind Electric Generator Power system (6 hours)

Principle and characteristics of wind electric
power generation system
Wind profile
Wind turbine, generator and control system
Small wind turbine
Project development
Environmental impact
Operation and maintenance

Biomass (3 hours)
Principle of biomass power generation system
Biomass feedstocks
Biomass conversion technologies: combustion,
gasification, Anaerobic digestion
Sustainability
Nama Fakulti:
Fakulti Kejuruteraan Elektrik
Nama
Sarjana Muda Kejuruteraan (Kepujian) Kejuruteraan Elektrik
Program:
Hak Cipta Universiti Teknologi MARA

Tahun Mula: 2008

Tahun Semakan: 2013

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Operation and maintenance

Other renewable energy resources (2 hours)
Teaching Methodology

Assessment

The theoretical aspect will be covered through lectures

and tutorials. Samples, demonstrations, simulation,
laboratory sessions and models will be used when
required.
Final examination One 3-hour paper
: 60%
Course Work

: 40%

Recommended Text (if any)

1. Photovoltaics Energy System: Design Principles,

Malaysian Green Technology Corporation, Authors:
Sulaiman Shaari, Ahmad Maliki Omar, Shahril Irwan
Sulaiman, Ahmad Hadri Haris, 2013.

References

1. Solar Electricity Handbook - 2014 Edition: A Simple

Practical Guide to Solar Energy - Designing and
Installing Photovoltaic Solar Electric Systems,
Author: Mr Michael Boxwell.
2. Alternative Energy Systems and Applications April
13, 2009. Author: by B. K. Hodge.
3. The Renewable Energy Handbook, Revised Edition:
The Updated Comprehensive Guide to Renewable
Energy and Independent Living October 1, 2009.
Author: William H. Kemp
4. Photovoltaics: Design and Installation Manual
September 1, 2004. Author: Solar Energy
International.

Nama Fakulti:
Fakulti Kejuruteraan Elektrik
Nama
Sarjana Muda Kejuruteraan (Kepujian) Kejuruteraan Elektrik
Program:
Hak Cipta Universiti Teknologi MARA

Tahun Mula: 2008

Tahun Semakan: 2013

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CO-PO
COURSE CODE

EPO622

CENTRE OF STUDY

FACULTY OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

COURSE NAME

RENEWABLE ENERGY

PREPARED BY

CENTRE FOR ELECTRICAL POWER

ENGINEERING STUDIES

CREDIT HOURS

DATE

2012

PROGRAMME OUTCOMES
COURSE OUTCOMES
PO
1

1. State and explain basic

principles of renewable
energy and its significant.

PO
2

PO
3

PO
5

PO
6

3. Design, analyse, solve

and predict some types of
renewable energy power
system.

PO
7

PO
8

PO
9

PO
10

PO
11

PO
12

1 Slightly

Tests
Final Exam
Assignments

2. Lecture/Tutorial

Tests
Final Exam
Assignments

3. Lecture/Tutorial

Tests
Final Exam
Assignments

2 Moderately

Nama Fakulti:
Fakulti Kejuruteraan Elektrik
Nama
Sarjana Muda Kejuruteraan (Kepujian) Kejuruteraan Elektrik
Program:
Hak Cipta Universiti Teknologi MARA

3 Substantively

Tahun Mula: 2008

Tahun Semakan: 2013

ASSESSMENT

1. Lecture/Tutorial

2. Explain the processes and

technologies employed in
renewable energy.

Rating of CO addressing PO:

PO
4

INSTRUCTIONAL
METHODS

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CO-TAXONOMY
COURSE CODE

EPO622

CENTRE OF STUDY

FACULTY OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

COURSE NAME

RENEWABLE ENERGY

PREPARED BY

CENTRE FOR ELECTRICAL POWER ENGINEERING

STUDIES

CREDIT HOURS

DATE

2012
Blooms Taxonomy
Psychomotor Domain

1. State and explain basic principles of

renewable energy and its significant.
2. Explain the processes and
technologies employed in renewable
energy.
3. Design, analyse, solve and predict
some types of renewable energy power
system.

Comprehension

Application

Analysis

Synthesis

Evaluation

Perception

Set

Guided Response

Mechanism

Complex Overt
Response

Adaptation

Origination

Receiving to
Phenomena

Responding to
Phenomena

Valuing

Organizing Values

Internalizing Values

COURSE OUTCOMES

Affective Domain

Knowledge

Cognitive Domain

C1

C2

C3

C4

C5

C6

P1

P2

P3

P4

P5

P6

P7

A1

A2

A3

A4

A5

Average
Rating of CO addressing Taxonomy:
Nama Fakulti:
Fakulti Kejuruteraan Elektrik
Nama
Sarjana Muda Kejuruteraan (Kepujian) Kejuruteraan Elektrik
Program:
Hak Cipta Universiti Teknologi MARA

1 Slightly

2 Moderately 3 Substantively
Tahun Mula: 2008
Tahun Semakan: 2013

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TOPIC-SLT

Nama Fakulti:
Fakulti Kejuruteraan Elektrik
Nama
Sarjana Muda Kejuruteraan (Kepujian) Kejuruteraan Elektrik
Program:
Hak Cipta Universiti Teknologi MARA

Tahun Mula: 2008

Tahun Semakan: 2013