pre112 - Photovoltaics Systems & Solar Energy Meteorology (Complete module description)
Module label | Photovoltaics Systems & Solar Energy Meteorology |
Module code | pre112 |
Credit points | 6.0 KP |
Workload | 180 h |
Institute directory | Institute of Physics |
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Skills to be acquired in this module | After successful completion of the module students should be able to: - explain the concepts of physical processes governing the surface solar irradiance available for solar energy applications - model the solar radiation and show their expertise in application, adaptation and development of models - discuss state-of-the-art-methods in satellite-based irradiance estimation and solar power forecasting - categorize and feature different PV systems (PV on-grid, PV off-grid, PV pumping, PV-hybrid) - explain concepts behind PV system design |
Module contents | This specialization module covers more in-depth topics concerning photovoltaics systems and solar energy meteorology. Based on their knowledge about the solar resource and photovoltaic behaviour students learn to design a photovoltaic system for various environmental conditions and predict its performance. Solar Energy Meteorology (Lecture ‑ 90 h workload) - Physics of radiative processes in the atmosphere - Physical modelling of atmospheric radiative transfer (incl. computing tools) - Solar irradiance modelling 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 high-quality measurement system Photovoltaic Systems (Lecture ‑ 90 h workload) - Detailed description of involved balance of system components (e.g. inverter, charge controllers) - System Operation |
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Languages of instruction | German, English |
Duration (semesters) | 1 Semester |
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Module capacity | unlimited |
Type of module | je nach Studiengang Pflicht oder Wahlpflicht |
Module level | --- |
Type of course | Comment | SWS | Frequency | Workload of compulsory attendance |
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Lecture | 2 | SuSe and WiSe | 28 | |
Seminar | 2 | SuSe and WiSe | 28 | |
Total module attendance time | 56 h |
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Final exam of module | G |