Renewable Energy Systems

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
ENGE X420
Course ID icon
Course ID
208353
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East, Mawson Lakes
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
Unit value icon
Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
Elect & Mech Engineering
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Mohammed Haque
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Course level
4
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
Yes
Discipline group B
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

This course focuses on harnessing energy from renewable sources to meet a portion of society's electrical energy needs. It examines the modelling, analysis and implementation of solar, wind and battery energy systems.

Course learning outcomes

  • Define and describe renewable energy concepts such as: solar/wind power conversion, maximum power point tracking, generation-duration curve, capacity factor, grid-connected inverters, islanding, levelized cost of energy
  • Describe the functions of the key components of solar and wind power generation systems and battery energy storage systems
  • Analyse the performance of a given solar generation system
  • Analyse the performance of a given wind generation system
  • Design a battery storage system to meet a given requirement

Availability

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Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 21/08/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 18/09/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 55443
Section
Section FR01
Size
Size 90
Available
Available 90
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Aug - 21 Sep Monday 2:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Horace Lamb, 1022
12 Oct - 9 Nov Monday 2:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Horace Lamb, 1022
Class number
Class number 55444
Section
Section PR01
Size
Size 35
Available
Available 35
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
11 Sep - 11 Sep Friday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, 305
25 Sep - 25 Sep Friday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, 305
23 Oct - 23 Oct Friday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, 305
6 Nov - 6 Nov Friday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, 305
Class number
Class number 56236
Section
Section PR02
Size
Size 35
Available
Available 35
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
7 Sep - 7 Sep Monday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, 305
21 Sep - 21 Sep Monday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, 305
19 Oct - 19 Oct Monday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, 305
2 Nov - 2 Nov Monday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, 305
Class number
Class number 51948
Section
Section PR03
Size
Size 35
Available
Available 35
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
11 Sep - 11 Sep Friday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, 305
25 Sep - 25 Sep Friday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, 305
23 Oct - 23 Oct Friday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, 305
6 Nov - 6 Nov Friday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, 305
Class number
Class number 55445
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 45
Available
Available 45
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
17 Aug - 31 Aug Monday 4:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 522B
14 Sep - 14 Sep Monday 4:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 522B
12 Oct - 12 Oct Monday 4:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 522B
26 Oct - 26 Oct Monday 4:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 522B
9 Nov - 9 Nov Monday 4:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 522B
Class number
Class number 51949
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 45
Available
Available 45
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
21 Aug - 4 Sep Friday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 2032
18 Sep - 18 Sep Friday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 2032
16 Oct - 16 Oct Friday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 2032
30 Oct - 30 Oct Friday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 2032
13 Nov - 13 Nov Friday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 2032
Class number
Class number 55446
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 90
Available
Available 90
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
7 Aug - 25 Sep Friday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 2032
16 Oct - 13 Nov Friday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 2032

Mawson Lakes

Class number
Class number 55447
Section
Section FR01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Aug - 23 Sep Wednesday 10:10am - 11am Mawson Lakes Sir Charles Todd, SCT2-49
14 Oct - 11 Nov Wednesday 10:10am - 11am Mawson Lakes Sir Charles Todd, SCT2-49
Class number
Class number 55448
Section
Section PR01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
8 Sep - 8 Sep Tuesday 1:10pm - 3pm Mawson Lakes Sir Charles Todd, SCT1-10
22 Sep - 22 Sep Tuesday 1:10pm - 3pm Mawson Lakes Sir Charles Todd, SCT1-10
20 Oct - 20 Oct Tuesday 1:10pm - 3pm Mawson Lakes Sir Charles Todd, SCT1-10
3 Nov - 3 Nov Tuesday 1:10pm - 3pm Mawson Lakes Sir Charles Todd, SCT1-10
Class number
Class number 59572
Section
Section PR02
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
10 Sep - 10 Sep Thursday 12:10pm - 2pm Mawson Lakes Sir Charles Todd, SCT1-15
24 Sep - 24 Sep Thursday 12:10pm - 2pm Mawson Lakes Sir Charles Todd, SCT1-15
22 Oct - 22 Oct Thursday 12:10pm - 2pm Mawson Lakes Sir Charles Todd, SCT1-15
5 Nov - 5 Nov Thursday 12:10pm - 2pm Mawson Lakes Sir Charles Todd, SCT1-15
Class number
Class number 55449
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
20 Aug - 3 Sep Thursday 12:10pm - 2pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-02
17 Sep - 17 Sep Thursday 12:10pm - 2pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-02
15 Oct - 15 Oct Thursday 12:10pm - 2pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-02
29 Oct - 29 Oct Thursday 12:10pm - 2pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-02
12 Nov - 12 Nov Thursday 12:10pm - 2pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-02
Class number
Class number 59573
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 35
Available
Available 35
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
18 Aug - 1 Sep Tuesday 1:10pm - 3pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-02
15 Sep - 15 Sep Tuesday 1:10pm - 3pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-02
13 Oct - 13 Oct Tuesday 1:10pm - 3pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-02
27 Oct - 27 Oct Tuesday 1:10pm - 3pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-02
10 Nov - 10 Nov Tuesday 1:10pm - 3pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-02
Class number
Class number 55450
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Aug - 23 Sep Wednesday 12:10pm - 2pm Mawson Lakes Materials & Minerals Science, MM1-04
14 Oct - 11 Nov Wednesday 12:10pm - 2pm Mawson Lakes Materials & Minerals Science, MM1-04
Class number
Class number 59574
Section
Section WS02
Size
Size 35
Available
Available 35
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Aug - 23 Sep Wednesday 2:10pm - 4pm Mawson Lakes Materials & Minerals Science, MM1-04
14 Oct - 11 Nov Wednesday 2:10pm - 4pm Mawson Lakes Materials & Minerals Science, MM1-04

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Degree list
The following degrees include this course
Master of Professional Engineering (Electrical)
Master of Professional Engineering (Chemical)
Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) (Honours)