Unit RENEWABLE ENERGIES IN AGRICULTURE
- Course
- Sustainable agriculture
- Study-unit Code
- A002686
- Curriculum
- In all curricula
- Teacher
- Alessandra Vinci
- Teachers
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- Alessandra Vinci
- Stefano Casadei (Codocenza)
- Hours
- 9 ore - Alessandra Vinci
- 18 ore (Codocenza) - Stefano Casadei
- CFU
- 3
- Course Regulation
- Coorte 2022
- Offered
- 2022/23
- Learning activities
- A scelta dello studente
- Area
- A scelta dello studente
- Academic discipline
- AGR/08
- Type of study-unit
- Opzionale (Optional)
- Type of learning activities
- Attività formativa monodisciplinare
- Language of instruction
- Italian
- Contents
State of the art on the use of renewable energy in agriculture, with reference to the various renewable sources and possible applications in companies for sustainable agriculture.- Reference texts
Notes provided by the lecturer- Educational objectives
- The course deals with the problems related to renewable energies, starting with the general aspects including the Italian regulations on the subject also with reference to environmental aspects. Subsequently, the various technologies will be discussed, from biomass to hydroelectric, with particular attention to the possibilities of use on farms, with case studies at regional and national level. The student will have to acquire basic knowledge on the subject of renewable energies in agriculture, as an element of competitiveness for farms taking into account the strong commitments to which agriculture is called by the Green Deal.
- Prerequisites
Knowledge of physics- Teaching methods
Frontal lesson and / or didactic visits- Other information
- Regular frequency to frontal lessons and to other activities is recommended.
- Learning verification modality
Oral exam- Extended program
- General framework and reference legislation. Renewable Energy from Agricultural Sources: Agroenergy supply chains - Biomass or thermochemical conversion (thermal energy, electricity), or biological conversion (bioethanol, biogas), or physico-chemical conversion (electrical energy, thermal energy, biodisel), or cogeneration. Renewable energy related to agricultural activities: photovoltaic and solar thermal. Other sources of renewable energy and future developments: hydroelectric and mini-hydro in canals and pipeline, wind and small wind turbine.
Case studies.