RENEWABLE ENERGY

Abdullahi Mohamed Samatar

M.Eng (Electrical Engineering).
Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM)
B.Sc. (Electrical Engineering).
Hormuud University (HU)
Email: Banandiid@gmail.com
 LECTURE 1

INTRODUCTION

General Info
 Course Contents

This subject will discuss a basic concepts of introduction to

global energy system and energy Somali. Nonrenewable and
renewable resources. We also discuss in details about solar
resources, photovoltaic energy system. Grid-Tied, off-Grid and
hybrid solar systems. Product knowledge of solar systems. Off
grid solar system sizing. Fundamentals, operation and control
of wind power. Geothermal energy. Biomass and biogas
energy. Fuel cells and small hydropower system.

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 Course Learning Outcome (CLO)
CLO1: Ability to analyze and design the conversion of Solar
Photovoltaic, energy from wind, hydro, biomass,
biogas and fuel cell to electrical power.

CO2: Ability to evaluate the conversion of Solar

Photovoltaic, energy from wind, hydro, biomass,
biogas and fuel cell for economic analysis.
CO3: Ability to analyze the conversion of Solar Photovoltaic,
energy from wind, hydro, biomass, biogas and fuel cell
for system performance.

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 Programme Outcomes (POs)
PO1:Design solutions for complex engineering problems and
design systems, components or processes that meet specified
needs with appropriate consideration for public health and
safety, cultural, societal, and environmental consideration.
PO2:Create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources,
and modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and
modelling, to complex engineering problems, with understanding
of the limitations.

PO3:Understand and evaluate the sustainability and impact of

professional engineering work in the solutions of complex
engineering problems in societal and environmental contexts
including ability to have entrepreneurship skills.

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 Text book / References
 Martin Kaltschmitt, Nickolas J. Themelis, Lucien Y. Bronicki, Lennart
Söder, Luis A. Vega “Renewable Energy Systems”, Springer, 2013.
 Christian Ngo and Joseph Natowitz, “Our Energy Future : Resources,
Alternatives and the Environment”, John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated,
2016.
 Tushar K. GhoshMark A. Prelas, “Energy Resources and Systems”,
Springer, 2011.
 Tiwari, G. N.; Mishra, R. K., “Advanced Renewable Energy Sources”,
Royal Society of Chemistry, 2012.

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 TEACHING ACTIVITIES

• Lecture:
• 3 hours per week for 15 weeks
•Wednesday
•Tutorials: not limited
• Based on chapter covered in lecture
•Lab. session –0

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 Lecture Hours
Day Time Instructor Subject

Monday 11: AM-2:00 PM Engr. Samatar Lecture

• Class notes, slides and tutorials will be given to

class manager (Class Monitor)

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Course policies and procedures
Course assessment:
ITEM %
Quizzes –Cognitive (K) 5

Assignments 5

Group Project –(SSR), (VAP) 10

Midterm –Cognitive (K) 30

Final Examination –Cognitive 50

(K)

Total 100

Note: K = knowledge, SSR = Social Skills and Responsibilities

VAP = Value, Attitudes and Professionalism 9
 To Succeed in this Course

COME TO CLASS!!

• There is a correlation between attendance & grade! Also, skipping

means that you are WASTING the tuition & fees that you (or
your parents) paid!

ATTENDANCE!!!

LECTURE ATTENDANCE WILL BE TAKEN & IT IS

COMPULSORY, MAKE SURE YOU ATTEND > 80%

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