E S 79 - Renewable and Alternative Energy Systems

Institution:

De Anza College

Subject:

Description:

Advisory: English Writing 211 and Reading 211 (or Language Arts 211), or English as a Second Language 272 and 273. One hour lecture, one additional hour to be arranged in the Kirsch Center Resource Center or the Cheeseman Environmental Study Area. (One out-ofclass field trip may be required for this course.) An introduction to the potential for renewable and alternative energy systems when adding power generation capacity for a site or large facility. Life-cycle cost comparisons between renewable energy systems and conventional power generation and the added potential of reducing peak power demand will be emphasized. Topics include photovoltaic power systems, wind energy systems, and fuel cells.

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.deanza.edu/

Phone Number:

(408) 864-5678

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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