| SES # | TOPICS | KEY DATES |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Introduction Types of Photovoltaic Systems History of PV Technology Development Current Status: Technology, Policy, Markets |
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| 2 |
The Solar Resource Solar Geometry - Direct Beam Flux onto a Surface "In Space" Earth-bound Flux - Kt, the "Clearness Index" |
Exercise #1 due |
| 3 |
The Solar Resource (cont.) Database - US Sites Monthly Average Daily Insolation, TMY Data |
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| 4 |
The Photovoltaic Module Current-voltage Characteristics, Insolation, Temperature Effects Module Efficiency, Module Rating, "Full Sun Hours" Output |
Exercise #2 due |
| 5 |
Photovoltaic Array Performance Series, Parallel Module Networking, Diode Placement Output as Function of Array Orientation, Tracking |
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| 6 |
Stand-alone System Elements Energy Storage, Battery Characteristics Load Requirements Charge Control, Max. Power Tracking, Load Management |
Exercise #3 due |
| 7 |
Stand-alone System Sizing First Order Estimation of Average Daily Performance |
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| 8 |
Stand-alone System Sizing (cont.) Probability of Loss of Load - Markov Process Model |
Exercise #4 due |
| 9 |
Stand-alone System Sizing (cont.) Effect of Day-to-day Correlation |
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| 10 |
Evaluation of PV Station Data Solar Resource Module Output - Temperature Effects |
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| 11 |
Grid-connected Systems Power Conditioning Utility Constraints |
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| 12 |
Grid-connected Systems (cont.) Architectural/Structural Considerations |
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| 13 |
PV Cost/Benefit Calculations Net Present Value - Ex: Almeda County Megawatt Facility Government Subsidies and Incentives |
Exercise #5 due |
| 14 | Student Presentations | Final report due |
