EL264 — Photovoltaic Systems
EL 264 - Photovoltaic Systems EL 264 - Photovoltaic Systems This course will provide an overview of fundamental concepts necessary to work with PV systems, including the photoelectric effect, pn junction, solar cell design and manufacturing, history of solar power; solar radiation, site analysis; PV system components (PV modules, batteries, inverters, charge controllers), PV module criteria, PV systems safety; system design and sizing for grid-direct, stand-alone, bimodal and hybrid systems; NEC for photovoltaic applications, wire sizing, over-current protection, grounding; mounting solutions, thermal effects, wind load; commissioning and maintenance; economic analysis. Course
Prerequisites: EL154, EL202