SEE213 - Distributed Renewable Generation System
Unit details
| Year | 2026 unit information |
|---|---|
| Offering information: | The last offering for this unit will be in Trimester 2, 2026 (not available from 2027) |
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 2: Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 2: Mohammad Taufiqul Arif |
| Prerequisite: | SIT194 and one unit from SEJ102 or SEE103 |
| Corequisite: | One of SEE010 or SEJ010 |
| Incompatible with: | SEE208 |
| Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - on-campus unit enrolment: | 1 x 1 hour seminar per week, 4 x 2 hour practical experience (laboratories) per trimester. |
| Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - online unit enrolment: | Online independent and collaborative learning including a 1 x 1 hour seminar per week and 4 x 2 hour practical experience (laboratories) per trimester. |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
Content
SEE213 covers in detail the commonly featured distributed renewable energy resources (DERs) such as Solar PV systems, Energy storage systems, Wind energy systems, Hydrogen Fuel Cell systems, etc. in the modern power grid. Completion of this unit will allow the students to gain a thorough understanding of the characteristics, sizing, and operating principles, as well as the grid integration of modern distributed renewable energy resources. This unit will allow students to develop hands-on experience in understanding the unique characteristics each distributed renewable energy sources and guide them to design renewable energy based distributed generation systems . The conceptual knowledge developed through this unit will help students to design mechanisms that can ensure safe, efficient and reliable operation of distributed renewable energy-based modern power system networks.
Learning outcomes
| ULO | These are the Unit Learning Outcomes (ULOs) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Alignment to Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLOs) |
|---|---|---|
| ULO1 | Demonstrate a clear understanding of the characteristics, operation and design principles of commonly used distributed renewable energy resources. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO2 | Demonstrate ability to solve design problems related to distributed renewable energy resources. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO3 | Demonstrate ability to critically analyse and communicate performance of commonly used distributed renewable energy resources in terms of efficiency and reliable operation. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO4 | Demonstrate ability to conduct experimental studies related to distributed renewable energy resources individually and/or in a group and communicate the experimental results through written reports. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
Assessment
| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1 | Four written technical reports (10-page maximum each) | 35% | Week 3, 5, 7 and 9 |
| Assessment 2 Topic test 1 | Written response to a set of numerical and analytical questions | 30% | Week 6 |
| Assessment 3 | Written response to a set of numerical and analytical questions | 35% | Week 11 |
The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Learning resource
The texts and reading list for SEE213 can be found via the University Library.
Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.
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