Course detail

Energetická účinnost a obnovitelné zdroje energie

FAST-CZV-2EUOEAcad. year: 2026/2027

The Impact of the European EPBD IV Directive on the Energy Performance of Buildings in the Czech Republic. Methods of building energy assessment, legislative requirements. The use of energy performance certificates, energy assessments, and energy audits to reduce the energy consumption and carbon footprint of buildings. Practical examples in the preparation of energy performance certificates.
Basic renewable energy systems, principles and classification, description of individual technologies utilizing renewable energy sources (sun, wind, water, waste heat, and others). Possibilities for utilizing individual renewable energy sources in buildings in the Czech Republic in connection with reducing energy performance and CO2 emissions.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

3

Assignment to study programme types

lifelong learning

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Department

Institute of Building Services (TZB)

Entry knowledge

Not applicable.

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

Not applicable.

Aims

Professional knowledge

The student carries out an analysis of the current condition of a building in terms of energy flows and the thermal properties of the building envelope, taking into account the standardised use of the building. Analysis of a renewable energy system.

Professional skills

The student compiles an energy balance to calculate the building’s energy performance certificate using renewable energy sources.

Professional Competence

The student gains an understanding of building energy performance certificates and renewable energy systems.

Study aids

Prerequisites and corequisites

Basic literature

Not applicable.

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme CZV3-VKEI Lifelong learning - long-term course 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Syllabus

1. EPBD IV – The Situation in the EU and Its Impact on the Czech Republic; Energy Performance of Buildings in the Czech Republic – EA, PENB, EP, and Others

2. EPBD IV, Energy Performance of Buildings in the Czech Republic, Part I

3. EPBD IV, Energy Performance of Buildings in the Czech Republic, Part II

4. RES – Basic principles of RES use in the EU and the Czech Republic, practical applications

5. RES – RES Design, Part I

6. RES – RES Design, Part II

7. EPC - Creating an Energy Performance Certificate using DEKsoft software

8. Practical EPC calculations - general specifications

9. Practical EPC calculations - building section

10. Practical EPC Calculations – Heating

11. Practical EPC Calculations – HVAC, Cooling

12. Practical EPC Calculations – Other

13. Conclusion, Evaluation

Seminar

26 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer