Energy and buildings – renewable energy sources and their applications in buildings and settlements

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The content of the course includes the following:

1. Introduction to energy issues – RES energy balance – Main sources of RES – Basic principles of RES theory (solar geometry, potential, etc.)
2. Passive solar systems
3. Natural ventilation of buildings
4. Solar systems (Solar thermal – Photovoltaic)
5. Biomass – Geothermal – District heating / district cooling of building complexes / settlements.
6. Urban wind systems – Small hydro projects
7. Alternative energy sources (hydrogen, wave energy, cogeneration systems, etc.)
8. Natural lighting – Lighting control / adjustment systems – Energy saving in lighting systems
9. Application of RES at settlement level – Examples
10. Energy autonomous buildings and settlements – Examples
11. Computing tools for evaluating RES potential in settlements and buildings (RETSCREEN, F-chart, etc.)
12. Issues of RES implementation in buildings and settlements: European and national legislation, obstacles to implementation, economic valuation, etc.).
13. Presentation of six-month assignments