LEARNING OUTCOMES
After passing the course the student
- knows the key energy consumers in the building s energy balance
- knows the basic terminology and definitions related to (nearly) net-zero energy buildings, plus energy buildings and hybrid smart grids
- understands the principles of on-site energy generation, grid interaction and energy matching
- knows the key sustainable building envelope components, advanced energy storage and HVAC systems
- knows the key technologies and systems for the utilization of renewable energy
- understands the relationship between the temperature of the heat source, exergy and the Carnot efficiency in the context of building energy systems (the concept of energy quality)
Credits: 5
Schedule: 15.04.2025 - 27.05.2025
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Kari Alanne
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):
Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):
Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
valid for whole curriculum period:
- Components of building s energy balance
- Net-zero energy buildings: terminology and definitions
- Grid interaction and energy matching
- Sustainable building envelope components
- Sustainable HVAC technologies (free cooling, high-temperature cooling, low-temperature heating, etc.)
- Advanced energy storage systems
- Technologies for renewable energy (solar PVT, wind, biomass, GSHP, mCHP etc.)
- Energy quality
Assessment Methods and Criteria
valid for whole curriculum period:
Learning assignments 100%
Workload
valid for whole curriculum period:
Teacher's receptions 12 h
Learning assignments 60 h
Other self-learning 48 h
DETAILS
Study Material
valid for whole curriculum period:
Lecture notes and literature
Substitutes for Courses
valid for whole curriculum period:
Prerequisites
valid for whole curriculum period:
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
7 Affordable and Clean Energy
9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
12 Responsible Production and Consumption
13 Climate Action
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
valid for whole curriculum period:
Teaching Language: English
Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Spring V
2025-2026 Spring VRegistration:
Registration for the course via Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi).