An image of the Photovoltaic Panel Simulation developed for the class. (Image courtesy of Prof. Louis Bucciarelli and Gregory Schroll.)
Instructor(s)
Prof. Louis Bucciarelli
MIT Course Number
EC.S07
As Taught In
Fall 2004
Level
Undergraduate
Course Description
Course Features
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 to the hardware elements and their behavior will be included.