Energy Systems
ENSY 5700: Renewable Energy Development
Lecture - 4 credits
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EI
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- Examines a unique blend of technological and commercial aspects of renewable energy development focused on solar and storage projects with a strong focus on distributed projects.
- Topics include an introduction to the Independent System Operator New England and generation markets; site selection and layout development; tilt and orientation calculations; shading analysis and interrow spacing requirements; energy production modeling; solar string designs; DC/AC ratios; National Electrical Code requirements/compliances; and wind load analysis.
- Introduces battery energy storage system sizing analysis and requirements for behind-the-meter and front-of-meter projects, as well as renewable portfolio standards and carbon analysis.
- Offers an overview of financial modeling and basic tax equity structures.
- Discusses case studies requiring substantial class participation to uncover practical aspects of project development.
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