SOLA1070 Sustainable Energy (UNSW Sydney): rated 2.3/5 overall across 11 reviews collected on UNSW Wall.
SOLA1070 is a UNSW Sydney course taught by the Faculty of Engineering in School of Photovoltaic and Renewable Engineering. This page brings together its handbook details and what UNSW students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 可持续能源
Type: Undergraduate course
Credit points: 6
Subject area: School of Photovoltaic and Renewable Engineering
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering
Level: Undergraduate Level 1
Handbook year: 2026
Students will be introduced to the central concepts of energy and sustainability with a particular focus on sustainable energy systems. Energy efficiency will be introduced as an effective way in which to conserve our natural fuel reserves and reduce environmental damage in a cost-effective way.
SOLA1070 has 11 scored reviews: overall 2.3/5 · usefulness 3.0 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 1 StudentVIP review (average 3.0 stars); 10 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 2.2/5).
On Reddit: "SOLA1070 is a waste of time. ELEC1111 and Phys1B are pretty critical in laying the groundworks the electrical theory"
On Reddit: "It has been quite awhile since I took this course but if memory serves it was pretty light on the numbers/physics and more about examining the broad outline of different renewable energy concepts. If you've done maths up to year 12 I think you should be fine :)"
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Q: Is SOLA1070 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 11 reviews: usefulness 3.0/5, overall 2.3/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches SOLA1070, and when is it offered?
A: SOLA1070 is taught by the Faculty of Engineering. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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