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