Photovoltaic systems
Course title: Photovoltaic systems
Code: FEIT04L025
Number of credits (ECTS): 6
Weekly number of classes: 3+1+1+0
Prerequisite for enrollment of the subject: Passed: Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering 1 and 2
Course goals/Competences: Obtaining basic knowledge of PV systems operation. Getting ability for identification of cost-effective PV systems application. Competence for adequate choice of locations and components of PV systems. Acquainting with methods analyze and sizing of PV systems.
Total available number of classes: 180
Curriculum: Introduction, application and types of photovoltaic (PV) systems. Characteristics and components of the solar radiation. Databases for solar energy. Photovoltaic conversion processes in solar cells. Current-voltage characteristics of solar cells and temperature influence. Types of PV cells and their characteristics. Components of a PV generator. Balance-of-system components. Stand-alone PV systems. Hybrid PV systems. Grid-connected PV systems. Component connections and topologies. Mounting structures and choosing adequate location for installing a PV system. Techno-economic analyses of PV systems. Methods for sizing of PV systems.
Literature:
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Compulsory literature |
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1 |
A. Goetzberger, V. U. Hoffmann |
Photovoltaic Solar Energy Generation |
Springer-Verlag |
2005 |
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2 |
DGS/Berlin |
Planning and Installing Photovoltaic Systems |
DGS/Berlin |
2008 |
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3 |
T. Markvart |
Solar Electricity |
John Wiley & Sons |
1994 |
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Further literature |
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No. |
Author |
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Pubisher |
Year |
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1 |
L. Castaner, S. Silvestre |
Modeling Photovoltaic Systems Using PSpice |
John Wiley & Sons |
2002 |
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2 |
A.Luque, S. Hegedus |
Handbook of Photovoltaic Science and Engineering |
John Wiley & Sons |
2003 |
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3 |
F. Zobaa, R. C. Bansal |
Handbook of Renewable Technology |
World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd |
2011 |
