Photovoltaic Systems

Course title: Photovoltaic Systems

Code: 3ФЕИТ04Л029

Number of credits (ECTS): 6

Weekly number of classes: 3+1+1+0

Prerequisite for enrollment of the subject: None

Course Goals (acquired competencies): Obtaining knowledge about 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 analyzing and sizing of PV systems.

Total available number of classes: 180

Course Syllabus: Introduction, application and types of photovoltaic (PV) systems. Characteristics and components of the solar radiation. Meteo databases. 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.

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