pre113 - Photovoltaic Systems (Complete module description)

pre113 - Photovoltaic Systems (Complete module description)

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Module label Photovoltaic Systems
Modulkürzel pre113
Credit points 6.0 KP
Workload 180 h
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180 h (Attendance: 56 hrs, Self-study: 124 hrs)

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Institute directory Institute of Physics
Verwendbarkeit des Moduls
  • Master's Programme Engineering Physics (Master) > Engineering Physics
  • Master's Programme Engineering Physics (Master) > Schwerpunkt: Renewable Energies
  • Sustainable Renewable Energy Technologies (Master) > Mastermodule
  • Sustainable Renewable Energy Technologies (Master) > Spezialisierung: Solar Energy
Zuständige Personen
  • Agert, Carsten (module responsibility)
  • Knipper, Martin (module responsibility)
  • Agert, Carsten (Prüfungsberechtigt)
  • Knipper, Martin (Prüfungsberechtigt)
  • Behrendt, Tanja (Prüfungsberechtigt)
Prerequisites
Skills to be acquired in this module

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

  • categorize and feature different PV systems
  • PV on-grid, PV off-grid / stand alone, PV-pumping,
  • 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 a simulation software (SAM, PVLib,…)
  • be aware of the limitation of design method
  • discuss energy flow diagrams of PV systems
  • describe in depth involved balance of system components e.g. inverter, charge controllers,    cabling or generator stand
  • add storage (battery) to PV systems simulation
  • financial analysis

 
Module contents

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

The module consists of:

  • Description and operation of PV Systems balance of system components
  • inverter, charge controllers, cabling, generator stand
  • Quality indicators for PV Systems and their regional differences
  • Introducing at least one PV Simulation software

 

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

Within the seminar groups of two or thress students select a PV system related research question, work on the solution and present their findings.

An excursion to a PV power plant concludes the lessons learned in the field.
Literaturempfehlungen
  • 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-topvcdrom/instructions
  • 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 Grundlagen, Technologie und Praxis, 5. Aktualisierte Auflage; eISBN: 978-3-446-46506-0
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Language of instruction English
Duration (semesters) 1 Semester
Module frequency
Module capacity unrestricted
Lehrveranstaltungsform Comment SWS Frequency Workload of compulsory attendance
Lecture 2 SoSe oder WiSe 28
Seminar 2 SoSe oder WiSe 28
Präsenzzeit Modul insgesamt 56 h
Examination Prüfungszeiten Type of examination
Final exam of module

At the end of the lecture period