AG 171: Farm Renewable Energy Systems

Discipline
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 3
This course explores the various renewable energy systems potentially employable on small farms. Topics such as solar, solar thermal, wind, micro-hydraulic, biomass, and hybrid technologies are covered in the course.
Course Outcomes
  • Evaluate photovoltaic systems applicable to small farms
  • Evaluate solar thermal applications for small farms
  • Evaluate biomass systems applicable to small farms
  • Evaluate wind systems for small farms
  • Evaluate micro-hydraulic systems for small farms
  • Evaluate hybrid system applications for small farms