mar734 - Solar Resource and its Application (Complete module description)
Module label | Solar Resource and its Application |
Module code | mar734 |
Credit points | 6.0 KP |
Workload | 180 h
( Kontaktzeit: 56 h, Selbststudium: 124 h |
Institute directory | Institute for Chemistry and Biology of the Marine Environment |
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Prerequisites | none |
Skills to be acquired in this module | Photovoltaic Systems: - Explain the concepts of physical processes governing the surface solar irradiance available for solar energy applications - Categorize and feature different PV systems (PV on-grid, PV off-grid, PV pumping, PV-hybrid) - Explain concepts behind PV system design - Explain the operation principles of PV systems Selected Topics on Energy Meteorology: - Planning and giving an oral presentation of a scientific topic out of Energy Meteorology - Developing presentation & communication skills - Task based learning by focusing on a selected topic
Advanced Solar Energy Meteorology: - Providing a solid understanding of physical processes governing the surface solar irradiance available for solar energy applications - Developing skills in solar radiation modeling, i.e., expertise in application, adaptation and development of models - Solid knowledge in state-of-the-art-methods in satellite-based irradiance estimation and solar power forecasting Detailed understanding of the influence of meteoro-logical/climatological aspects on the performance of solar energy systems |
Module contents | Photovoltaic Systems This course extends the topics on the design of photovoltaic systems introduced in module. Students will obtain an overview of a range of on-grid PV applications (e.g. home based rooftop systems, industrial roof-top systems and PV power plants) as well as off-grid applications (e.g. Solar Home System, Micro Grid System, Hybrid System, Photovoltaic Pumping System) and system integration aspects. The course covers system design methods for on- and off-grid PV systems and provides students with both theoretical principles and practical experiences. Selected Topics in Energy Meteorology Das Seminar behandelt jeweils semesterweise Themenblöcke aus dem Bereich der meteorologischen Randbedingungen der Wind- und Solarenergie. Solarenergierelevante Beispiele sind: Modelle der Solarstrahlung am Erdboden, Bestimmung der Solarenergieressourcen, Satellitenbasierte Bestimmung der Solarstrahlung, Vorhersageverfahren für die Leistung von Solarenergiesystemen, Messverfahren.
Advanced Solar Energy Meteorology - Physics of radiative processes in the atmosphere - Physical modeling of atmospheric radiative transfer (incl. computing tools) - Solar irradiance modeling for solar energy applications - Solar spectral irradiance: Theory & relevance for solar energy systems - Satellite-based estimation of solar irradiance - Solar irradiance & solar power forecasting Solar radiation measurements: Basics & setup of a high-quality measurement system |
Recommended reading | Photovoltaic Systems: S. Hegedus and A. Luque: Handbook of Photovoltaic Science and Engineering, 2nd Ed..Wiley & Sons, 2011. C. Honsberg and S. Bowden: PVCDROM, http://www.pveducation.org/pvcdrom/instructions, Access date 2.10.2014 Deutsche Gesellschaft für Solarenergie: Planning and Installing Photovoltaic Systems: A Guide for Installers, Architects and Engineers, 3rd Ed. Earthscan, London, 2013. H. Haeberlin: Photovoltaics: System Design and Practice, John Wiley & Sons, Chichester, 2012. Advanced Solar Energy Meteorology: M. Iqbal: An Introduction to Solar Radiation. Academic Press, Toronto, 1983. K.-N. Liou: An Introduction to Atmospheric Radiation, 2nd Ed. Academic Press, Orlando, 2002. Thomas, G. E. and K. Stamnes: Radiative Transfer in the Atmosphere and Ocean. Cambridge University Press, 1996. A. Marshak and A. Davis (Eds.): 3D Radiative Transfer in Cloudy Atmospheres. Springer Berlin Heidelberg New York, 2005. J.A. Duffie and W.A.Beckman: Solar Engineering of Thermal Processes, 4th Ed. Wiley & Sons, 2013.
Further literature will be presented during the classes. |
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Languages of instruction | German, English |
Duration (semesters) | 2 Semester |
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Module capacity | unlimited |
Type of module | Wahlpflicht / Elective |
Module level | MM (Mastermodul / Master module) |
Teaching/Learning method | VL Photovoltaics (3 KP, Pflicht) (WiSe) SE Selected Topics in Energy Meteorology (3 KP, WP) (WiSe) VL Advanced Solar Energy Meteorology (3 KP, WP) (SoSe) |
Previous knowledge | Basic knowledge in mathematics & physics |
Type of course | Comment | SWS | Frequency | Workload of compulsory attendance |
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Lecture | 1 Vorlesung und 1 Seminar oder 2 Vorlesungen |
2 | SuSe or WiSe | 28 |
Seminar | 2 | SuSe or WiSe | 28 | |
Total module attendance time | 56 h |
Examination | Prüfungszeiten | Type of examination |
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Final exam of module | Klausur am Ende der Veranstaltungszeit oder fachpraktische Übungen oder mündliche Prüfung oder Portfolio nach Maßgabe der Dozentin oder des Dozenten |
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