This subject addresses the management of eco-energies, based on renewable sources and energy efficiency.

The technologies, modeling and control of eco-efficient energy flow are described.

Goals:

- Visualize the current energy system from an eco-efficient vision of global and local energy management, which introduces renewable energies into a distributed generation system.

- Evaluate possible eco-efficient actions in energy systems, which are involved in the different processes from generation and distribution to final consumption.

General and basic skills

G002 - Plan and develop environmental projects with a transdisciplinary approach.

G003 - Join work teams that carry out professional tasks, including teaching or research, in the environmental field.

G006 - Develop, implement and maintain environmental management systems in the company, and know, analyze and prevent environmental risks to health.

G007 - Evaluate the environmental impact of projects, plans and programs.

CB1 - That students have demonstrated possession and understanding of knowledge in an area of study that is based on general secondary education, and is usually found at a level that, although supported by advanced textbooks, also includes some aspects that involve knowledge from the cutting edge of their field of study.

CB2 - That students know how to apply their knowledge to their work or vocation in a professional manner and possess the skills that are usually demonstrated through the elaboration and defense of arguments and the resolution of problems within their area of study.

CB3 - That students have the ability to gather and interpret relevant data (normally within their area of study) to make judgments that include reflection on relevant topics of a social, scientific or ethical nature.

CB4 - That students can transmit information, ideas, problems and solutions to both a specialized and non-specialized audience.

CB5 - That students have developed those learning skills necessary to undertake further studies with a high degree of autonomy.



Specific skills

M05CM01 - Acquire general knowledge about environmental management systems applicable to companies and administrations.

M05CM02 - Plan and develop environmental management in the company and administration using the computer tools available.



Transversal skills

G009 - Be able to use information from various sources on an applied topic, interpret it appropriately, draw significant conclusions and present them publicly.



Learning outcomes

1. The student identifies and recognizes the generation principles of different conventional and renewable energy sources.

2. The student evaluates the different sources of renewable energy in a sustainable environment; Solar, Wind, Hydraulic, Biomass, Geothermal, etc.

3. The student delves into the aspects of the electrical system that apply to generation systems with renewable energy sources.

4. The student uses and applies the most sustainable generation, storage and consumption technologies today, to reduce consumption and environmental pollution, protect health and the environment and guarantee the sustainability of the energy system.

5. The student analyzes and implements eco-efficient strategies that replace conventional energies.

6. The student interprets the scope and implications of the proposed eco-efficient alternatives through energy simulation.

Topic 1. Current energy scenario

What is energy? Energy sectors. Primary energy. Final use of energy. Efficiency of the current energy system. Energy dependence. Energy cost. Fossil fuel problems. Global energy system. Energy system in Europe, in Spain and in the Basque Country. Electric power. Types of electrical generation. Installed electrical power. Electrical energy balance. Electrical energy demand curve.



Topic 2. New energy model

The energy transition. Integrated Energy and Climate Plan. Integration of renewable energies into the electrical system. Renewable electricity generation: wind, solar photovoltaic, solar thermal, hydraulic, biomass, marine, cogeneration and trigeneration. Distributed generation. Energy storage systems. Hydrogen as an energy vector. Air conditioning: heat pump, geothermal and aerothermal. Nearly zero-energy buildings. Efficient lighting. Electricity billing. Self-consumption and prosumption. Energy communities. Energy management. Sustainable transport and mobility.



Topic 3. Eco-efficient actions

Evaluation of possible eco-efficient actions with the different technologies available in economic, efficiency and environmental impact terms. Sustainability criteria, social and environmental commitment applicable in the field of energy generation, transportation, distribution and consumption.

The master classes are taught through a presentation by the teaching staff supported by teaching material or documents from prestigious institutions. Subsequently, students carry out team tasks to delve deeper into the proposed topics using active methodologies and present their work in front of the class.

In classroom practices, exercises and practical cases are worked on in work teams. In addition, the documents in Final Degree Project format that must be completed during the course are prepared, with the advice of the teaching staff.

In the computer practices, various simulation activities and information collection are carried out on the topics proposed for sharing. The tasks are collected in reports carried out as a team.

In the field practices, visits are made to companies in the energy sector or to facilities that have eco-efficient systems. Subsequently, the students will complete a brief report or a questionnaire associated with the field practice, to be carried out as a team.

Tutoring, both individual and group, is used to resolve doubts, guide work and exercises, propose improvements, etc. In general, tutoring is a voluntary activity at the request of the students.

• Continuous Assessment System
• Final Assessment System
• Tools and qualification percentages:
  • Written test to be taken (%): 15
  • Multiple-Choice Test (%): 10
  • Oral defense (%): 10
  • Realization of Practical Work (exercises, cases or problems) (%): 10
  • Team projects (problem solving, project design)) (%): 55

Continuous assessment

The Ordinary Call is evaluated, preferably, through the continuous evaluation system, which includes the following evaluable activities:

Group tasks, which are evaluated with the following percentages:

· Practice reports (computer and field): 10%

· Various tasks (exercises, presentations): 25%

· Written works in TFG format, including oral defense: 40%

Final test, which is individual and is evaluated with the following percentages:

· Written test to be developed: 15%

· Multiple choice test: 10%



The subject will be passed if these two conditions are met:

· The final grade for the subject, calculated with the weightings indicated above, is 5 or more (out of 10).

· The final test grade is at least 2.5 out of 10. Otherwise, the subject will be failed with the grade calculated according to the weighted average but limited to a maximum of 4.5.



Final evaluation

The final evaluation consists of a single test on the contents developed in the course, whose value is 100%.



Resignation

To resign from the ordinary call in the continuous evaluation system, students must communicate their resignation within a period of at least one month before the end date of the teaching period for the subject. In this case, the grade will be "Not Presented".

To waive the ordinary call in the final evaluation system, it will be enough to not appear on the official date of the call. In this case, the grade will be "Not Presented".

Continuous evaluation system

Students who choose not to take the ordinary exam, or who have failed it, will take the final continuous evaluation test and will be able to maintain the continuous evaluation grades corresponding to the group tasks.



Final evaluation system

The final evaluation consists of a single test on the contents developed in the course, whose value is 100%.



Resignation

Same conditions as in the ordinary call.

Materials incorporated into the eGela platform of the subject.

Basic bibliography

Gregorio Gil García. La energía en crifras. 2012. Editorial Marcombo.

Antonio Madrid. Guía Completa de las energías renovables y fósiles. 2012. Editor Antonio Madrid Vicente.

Pedro Francisco García. Energía solar fotovoltaica para todos. 2021. Editorial Marcombo.

International Energy Agency. World Energy Outlook 2023. IEA

Francisco Javier Rey, Eloy Velasco, Javier María Rey. Eficiencia energética de los edificios: certificación energética. 2018. Ediciones Paraninfo.

Antonio Madrid. Cogeneración, Trigeneración y microcogeneración. Sistemas eficientes de producción de energía. 2018. Editor Antonio Madrid Vicente.

Instituto para la Diversificación y Ahorro de Energía. Manuales de Energías Renovables: Minicentrales hidroeléctricas, Energía eólica, Energía solar térmica, Energía de la biomasa, Manual de geotermica. 2006-2008. IDAE.

Instituto para la Diversificación y Ahorro de Energía. Guía de autoconsumo colectivo (v.2). 2024. IDAE.

Instituto para la Diversificación y Ahorro de Energía. La bomba de calor en la rehabilitación energética de edificios. 2023. IDAE.

Ministerio para la Transición Ecológica y el Reto Demográfico. Plan Nacional Integrado de Energía y Clima 2021-2030.

Red eléctrica. Informe del sistema eléctrico 2023.

Instituto Tecnológico de Canarias. Energías renovables y eficiencia energética. 2008.

Journals

Review of Environmental Economics and Policy
Sustainability
Energies

Web addresses

Red eléctrica:
https://www.sistemaelectrico-ree.es
European Commission. Nearly zero-energy buildings:
https://energy.ec.europa.eu/topics/energy-efficiency/energy-efficient-buildings/nearly-zero-energy-buildings_en
Instituto Catalán de Energía. Edificios de consumo energético casi cero:
https://icaen.gencat.cat/es/energia/usos_energia/edificis/consum_nul
Instituto para la Diversificación Energética (IDAE):
https://www.idae.es
International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA):
https://www.irena.org
International Energy Agency (IEA):
https://www.iea.org
Ente Vasco de la Energía (EVE):
https://www.eve.eus
Fundación Renovables:
https://fundacionrenovables.org
Asociación de empresas de energías renovables (APPA):
https://www.appa.es
Som energia:
https://www.somenergia.coop/es
Goiener:
https://www.goiener.com/es
Comisión nacional de los mercados y la competencia (CNMC):
https://www.cnmc.es
Transport & Environment:
https://www.transportenvironment.org
Esios (mercados y precios de electricidad):
https://www.esios.ree.es/es#
Bornay:
https://www.bornay.com/es
Enair:
https://www.enair.es
Photovoltaic Geographical Information System (PVGIS):
https://re.jrc.ec.europa.eu/pvg_tools/en/tools.html
Global Solar Atlas:
https://globalsolaratlas.info/map
Global Wind Atlas:
https://globalwindatlas.info/en
IDAE. Mapa eólico ibérico:
https://www.mapaeolicoiberico.com
El observatorio critico de la energía:
http://www.observatoriocriticodelaenergia.org
Energías renovables:
https://www.energias-renovables.com
Diario renovables:
https://www.diariorenovables.com
Cleantechnica:
https://cleantechnica.com