Basic objectives of the subject and approach. Traditional energies. renewable energies Energy mix.

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Introduction to photovoltaic solar energy. Physical principles. regulatory framework Current and future perspectives. Elements that include a photovoltaic solar installation. Types of solar panels. Types of investors. batteries Types of photovoltaic solar installations (On-grid, hybrid and off-grid). Dimensioning and capacity of a PV installation Practical exercise in sizing a photovoltaic installation.

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Introduction to solar thermal energy. Physical principles and types of energy generation. Current and future perspectives. Exhibition of the different types of utilization of solar thermal energy and applications. Concentration plants and solar collectors. Elements of the different types of power stations. Pre-dimensioning of the different types of solar thermal installations. Evaluation of production capacity. Practical exercise in sizing a thermosolar installation.

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Wind energy today in Europe and the world. LCOE concept (levelized cost of energy). Onshore and offshore wind power. Current and future perspectives. Physical principles for the extraction of energy from the wind. Power coefficient. Betz limit. Use drag or lift. Forces and aerodynamic torsor. Power curves, power coefficient depending on wind speed. Spatial and temporal distribution of wind Vertical axis and horizontal axis turbines. Parts of the different wind turbines. Components of on-shore and off-shore turbines. Classification of wind turbines according to the IEC-61400 standard. Production reports of a turbine. Evaluation of the resource and production of a turbine. Power curves. Control strategies. Practical exercise in sizing a wind farm.

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Physical principles for the extraction of tidal energy. Potential energy (tidal range). Kinetic energy (tidal currents). Tidal data sources. Generation of tidal data (models). Types of tidal power stations. Calculation of the production of a power plant. Examples of existing power stations. Types of tidal kinetic energy converters (TECs). Calculation of the production of a TEC. Conditions for production: Betz limit, starting speed and nominal power. Examples of TEC pilot plants. Physical principles for the extraction of tidal energy. Potential energy (tidal range). Kinetic energy (tidal currents). Tidal data sources. Generation of tidal data (models).

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- History of hydraulic energy - Concept of power - Altimetric profile: transport phase and transformation phase - Concept of energy transformation with a forced pipe "Types of turbines Characteristics and operation of a shunt jump in a channel. Dam and load chamber Concept of flowing and regulated energy" - Fluent Jump Improvement: Pressure Leads - Balancing Water Ram and Chimney - Reversible Jump Concepts Exercise of producing a flowing jump Exercise of producing a jump of all lines under pressure Exercise of a reversible jump

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Introduction to geothermal energy. Types of geothermal exploitation. Flow and storage of heat in the subsoil. State of geothermal energy in Catalonia. Geothermal heat pumps. Types of very low enthalpy geothermal uses. Elements of an installation. Thermal response test. Examples of very low enthalpy geothermal installations. Practical exercise on design and installation of geothermal exchangers.

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Introduction to biomass energy. Types of biomass and uses. Current situation Production of biofuels, dimensioning and energy balance. Biofuel plant technical visit Practical exercise in sizing a biogas production plant.

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