MIT SP.775 D-Lab: Energy, Spring 2011
This project-based class explores sustainable energy technology in developing countries. Considers sources like solar, biomass & wind; and uses like cooking, lighting, & phone charging. Created by MIT OpenCourseWare.
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1: 1. Introduction to Energy
2: Lab 1: Human Power
3: 2. Energy Storage & Microgrids
4: Lab 2: Solar Power Measurement, Part I: Lecture
5: Lab 2: Solar Power Measurement, Part II: Activities
6: 3. Lighting; Trip Introduction
7: Lab 3: Biogas and Biodigesters, Part I: Lecture
8: Lab 3: Biogas and Biodigesters, Part II: Activities
9: 4. Solar Energy
10: Lab 4: Wiring Solar Panels, Part I: Lecture
11: Lab 4: Wiring Solar Panels, Part II: Activities
12: 5. Wind and Micro-Hydro Power; Trip Planning
13: Lab 5: Savonius Wind Turbine Construction and Testing
14: 6. Cooking, Stoves and Fuel
15: Lab 6: Charcoal Making and Stove Testing
16: Project 1: Trip Planning Presentations (from Lecture 7)
17: 7. Solar Cookers; Creative Capacity Building; Trip Preparation
18: Project 2: Trip Report Presentations (from Lecture 8)
19: 8. Project Design Process
20: Project 3: Initial Design Review
21: Project 4: Final Presentations