pre113 - Photovoltaic Systems (Vollständige Modulbeschreibung)

After successful completion of the module students should be able to:

·         categorize and feature different PV systems

o    PV on-grid,

o    PV off-grid / stand alone,

o    PV-pumping,

o    PV-hybrid
by their setup and by standard quality indicators.

·         explain the operation principles of the listed PV systems

·         explain concepts behind PV system design

·         design a photovoltaic system by Fermi Estimate

·         design a photovoltaic system by a simulation software

·         be aware of the limitation of both design methods

·         discuss energy flow diagrams of PV systems

·         describe in depth involved balance of system components e.g.

o    inverter,

o    charge controllers

o    cabling

o    generator stand

This specialization module covers more in-depth topics concerning photovoltaics systems.

The module consists of:

Photovoltaic Systems Lecture (90h workload)

Description and operation of PV System’s balance of system components

o    inverter,

o    charge controllers

o    cabling

o    generator stand

o    storage battery with a focus on housing (ventilation)

Quality indicators for PV Systems and their regional differences

o    PV on-grid,

o    PV off-grid / stand alone,

o    PV-pumping,

o    PV-hybrid

Sizing of PV systems – back of the envelope approach as well as by a simulation software

Photovoltaic Systems Seminar (90h workload)

Within the seminar groups of up to five students select a PV system related research question, work on the solution and present their findings.

In addition, external PV experts are invited to present from their work experience.

An excursion to a PV power plant concludes the lessons learned in the field.

·         S. Hegedus, A. Luque, Handbook of Photovoltaic Science and Engineering, published John
         Wiley and Sons (2nd Edition 2011)

·         C.B.Honsberg and S.G.Bowden, “Photovoltaics Education Website,” www.pveducation.org,
          2019, https://www.pveducation.org/pvcdrom/welcome-to-pvcdrom/instructions, Access
          date 21/07/2021

·         Deutsche Gesellschaft fuer Solarenergie, Planning and installing photovoltaic systems: a
          guide for installers, architects and engineers. Earthscan, London, Third Edition, 2013
         (ISBN-13: 978-1849713436)

-        Heinrich Haeberlin, Photovoltaics: System Design and Practice, John Wiley and Sons, First
          Edition, Chichester, 2012.(ISBN-13: 978-1119992851)

·         Konrad Mertens, Photovoltaik, Lehrbuch zu Grudlagen, Technologie und Praxis, 5.
          Aktualisierte Auflage

·         GSES, Off-Grid PV Systems – Design and Installation, first edition international, April 2020

-         Lecture notes for the respective courses

Presentation: Between 20 and 45 minutes and regular active participation