Travelers Rest High – Clean Energy Applications (H)

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

In this course, students explore three sources of renewable energy: wind, solar, and biofuels. Working with solar, thermal, chemical, and mechanical sources of clean energy teaches students how to apply physics, geography, chemistry, biology, geometry, algebra, and engineering fundamentals. Students learn the most efficient and appropriate use of energy production as they explore the relevant relationships among work, power, and energy. Students are engaged in a wide variety of hands-on projects and lab activities that both test their knowledge and illustrate the interrelationships between the various forms of clean energy. The continued course builds on the foundation of Course 1 and introduces nuclear power, geothermal energy, steam generation, fuel cells, water power, alternating and direct current (AC/DC), power generation, heat transfer, and the laws of thermodynamics. In addition, students now use chemical and thermal energy principles to create, store and use energy efficiently to power a variety of mechanical and electrical devices. Students engage in a variety of hands-on design projects to demonstrate principles using advanced technology hardware and software