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Solar energy
RSE3141
Synopsis
This unit covers concepts associated with the solar energy industry including; the characteristics of solar radiation and solar collectors including efficiency evaluation and prediction of long-term performance; system modelling; energy storage; computer simulation and modelling of performance and the economics and financing of solar energy projects.
Sourced from the Monash Handbook 2026.
Quick facts
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 3
- Audience
- Undergraduate
- Type
- Coursework
- School
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Handbook year
- 2026
Prerequisites (3)
What it unlocks (1)
- Energy systems and designRSE4050
Offerings (1)
- First semesterClayton · BLENDED
Listed in 5 areas of study
- Civil engineeringCivil engineering technical electives
- Electrical and computer systems engineeringElectrical and computer systems engineering technical electives
- Environmental engineeringEnvironmental engineering technical electives
- Power and energy systems engineeringStudying other engineering specialisations
- Renewable energy engineeringStudying an engineering specialisation