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Mar 29, 2024
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2011-2012 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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EL 264 - Photovoltaic Systems Credit Hours: 3
This course will provide an overview of fundamental concepts necessary to work with PV systems, including: photoelectric effect, pn junction, solar cell design and manufacturing, history of solar power; solar radiation, site analysis; PV system components (PV modules, batteries, inverters, charge controllers), PV module criteria, PV systems safety; system design and sizing for grid-direct, stand-alone, bimodal and hybrid systems; NEC for photovoltaic applications, wire sizing, over-current protection, grounding; mounting solutions, thermal effects, wind load; commissioning and maintenance; economic analysis. Prerequisites: El 150, EL 154 Concurrent Registration: EL 265 S (N)
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