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Photovoltaic SystemsLaajuus (4 cr)

Code: TE00BX18

Credits

4 op

Objective

After completing the course, student will

· recall the theory and the principles of different photovoltaic cell technologies
· analyze dimensioning and selection of inverters
· evaluate requirements and applications of different components on photovoltaic systems
· apply knowledge for designing of residencial and commercial rooftop photovoltaic systems
· apply fundamentals of installation and quality control in working life circumstances
· evaluate safety issues related to photovoltaic systems

Content

1. Introduction to photovoltaic technologies
2. Introduction to system simulation tools
3. Photovoltaic system topologies
4. Practical photovoltaic design exercises
5. Safety aspects in photovoltaic systems

Qualifications

Prerequisites: Renewable energy production, Introduction to power electronics

Enrollment

01.06.2023 - 03.09.2023

Timing

04.09.2023 - 15.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

4 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Engineering and Business

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Technology
Teachers
  • Maximilien Marc
  • Hugo Huerta Medina
  • Samuli Ranta
Groups
  • PEYTES20
  • PEYTES21

Objective

After completing the course, student will

· recall the theory and the principles of different photovoltaic cell technologies
· analyze dimensioning and selection of inverters
· evaluate requirements and applications of different components on photovoltaic systems
· apply knowledge for designing of residencial and commercial rooftop photovoltaic systems
· apply fundamentals of installation and quality control in working life circumstances
· evaluate safety issues related to photovoltaic systems

Content

1. Introduction to photovoltaic technologies
2. Introduction to system simulation tools
3. Photovoltaic system topologies
4. Practical photovoltaic design exercises
5. Safety aspects in photovoltaic systems

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Prerequisites: Renewable energy production, Introduction to power electronics

Enrollment

01.06.2022 - 26.08.2022

Timing

05.09.2022 - 25.11.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

4 op

Virtual portion

1 op

RDI portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

75 % Contact teaching, 25 % Distance learning

Unit

Engineering and Business

Campus

Kupittaa Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

10 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Technology
Teachers
  • Hugo Huerta Medina
  • Samuli Ranta
Groups
  • PEYTES20

Objective

After completing the course, student will

· recall the theory and the principles of different photovoltaic cell technologies
· analyze dimensioning and selection of inverters
· evaluate requirements and applications of different components on photovoltaic systems
· apply knowledge for designing of residencial and commercial rooftop photovoltaic systems
· apply fundamentals of installation and quality control in working life circumstances
· evaluate safety issues related to photovoltaic systems

Content

1. Introduction to photovoltaic technologies
2. Introduction to system simulation tools
3. Photovoltaic system topologies
4. Practical photovoltaic design exercises
5. Safety aspects in photovoltaic systems

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Prerequisites: Renewable energy production, Introduction to power electronics