Photovoltaic Systems (4 cr)
Code: TE00BX18-3001
General information
- Enrollment
- 01.06.2022 - 26.08.2022
- Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
- 05.09.2022 - 25.11.2022
- Implementation has ended.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 4 cr
- Local portion
- 3 cr
- Virtual portion
- 1 cr
- RDI portion
- 1 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Blended 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
- Course
- TE00BX18
Evaluation scale
H-5
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