EC.S07 | Fall 2004 | Undergraduate

Photovoltaic Solar Energy Systems

Course Description

This class will study the behavior of photovoltaic solar energy systems, focusing on the behavior of “stand-alone” systems. The design of stand-alone photovoltaic systems will be covered. This will include estimation of costs and benefits, taking into account any available government subsidies. Introduction …
This class will study the behavior of photovoltaic solar energy systems, focusing on the behavior of “stand-alone” systems. The design of stand-alone photovoltaic systems will be covered. This will include estimation of costs and benefits, taking into account any available government subsidies. Introduction to the hardware elements and their behavior will be included.
Learning Resource Types
Simulations
Lecture Notes
Written Assignments
Activity Assignments
A screen capture of the PV Simulation.
An image of the Photovoltaic Panel Simulation developed for the class. (Image courtesy of Prof. Louis Bucciarelli and Gregory Schroll.)