Information Package / Course Catalogue
Renewable Energy Systems in Agriculture
Course Code: DJTA119
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

To introduce students to renewable energy sources and their integration into agricultural production systems.

Course Content

The course explores solar, wind, and biogas systems, energy efficiency in farming, cost-benefit analysis, and environmental impacts.

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Learning Outcomes
1.Identifies renewable energy sources (solar, biogas, wind).
2.Analyzes energy consumption and efficiency in agricultural operations.
3.Compares renewable energy systems used in agriculture.
4.Develops strategies to reduce energy costs in farming.
5.Plans sustainable agricultural projects utilizing renewable energy.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Güneş, C. (2021). Renewable Energy Use in Agriculture.
2.Panwar, N.L., Kaushik, S.C., & Kothari, S. (2011). Role of renewable energy sources in environmental protection. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to renewable energy sources
Week 2 - Theoretical
Energy use in agriculture and analysis of energy demands
Week 3 - Theoretical
Working principles of solar energy systems
Week 4 - Theoretical
Applications of solar energy in agricultural enterprises
Week 5 - Theoretical
Biogas production: raw materials, process, and technologies
Week 6 - Theoretical
Conversion of animal waste into energy
Week 7 - Theoretical
Basic features of wind energy systems
Week 8 - Theoretical
Wind energy applications in agricultural areas
Week 9 - Theoretical
Biomass energy and agricultural waste management
Week 10 - Theoretical
Use of geothermal energy in agriculture
Week 11 - Theoretical
Energy efficiency and sustainable production
Week 12 - Theoretical
Carbon emissions, environmental impact, and climate-friendly systems
Week 13 - Theoretical
Case studies: farms, greenhouses, irrigation systems
Week 14 - Theoretical
Student projects and overall evaluation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%5
Quiz1%5
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Reading3039
Individual Work3039
Midterm Examination1022
Final Examination1022
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)50
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026