Study-unit RENEWABLE ENERGIES IN AGRICULTURE
| Course name | Sustainable agriculture |
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| Study-unit Code | A002686 |
| Curriculum | Comune a tutti i curricula |
| Lecturer | Alessandra Vinci |
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| CFU | 3 |
| Course Regulation | Coorte 2023 |
| Supplied | 2023/24 |
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| Learning activities | A scelta dello studente |
| Area | A scelta dello studente |
| Sector | 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. |
| Obiettivi Agenda 2030 per lo sviluppo sostenibile |