The students are advised to have prior knowledge of Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, Fluid Mechanics, Thermal Power Plants, and Electric Power Plants.

1. To have knowledge of solar energy, paying special attention to the thermal aspects. 2. To understand thermal energy transformations used to convert solar energy into final energy. 3. To be familiar with both solar thermal and photovoltaic power plants. 4. To have knowledge of the production processes and thermal use of energy carriers, as well as thermal storage involved in solar energy systems. 5. To be able to assess the energy potential of solar thermal and photovoltaic technologies. 6. To be able to select the most appropriate thermal conversion process for harnessing solar thermal energy. 7. To be capable of designing solar thermal and photovoltaic power plants. 8. To be able to evaluate the use of energy carriers and thermal storage in the context of solar energy. 9. To be able to assess solar energy projects from both a technical and economic perspective.

1. Introduction to solar energy. Solar radiation and solar resource. 2. Low- and high-temperature solar thermal energy: thermal aspects, solar concentrators, and collectors. 3. Photovoltaic energy. 4. Solar thermal power plants. 5. Thermal storage (sensible and latent) and thermochemical storage. Molten salts. Thermal fluids. Auxiliary systems.

- Lectures focused on theoretical content. - Practical sessions aimed at learning to use software directly related to solar thermal and photovoltaic energy technologies. - Group project work. - Tutorials to address questions, whether related to group assignments or the student's individual study process. - Final exam.