pre114 - Solar Energy Meteorology (Complete module description)
Module label | Solar Energy Meteorology | |
Module code | pre114 | |
Credit points | 6.0 KP | |
Workload | 180 h
( Attendance: 56 hrs, Self study: 124 hrs |
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Institute directory | Institute of Physics | |
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Prerequisites | Successful participation in “Energy Meteorology 5.06.M117 |
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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 - model the solar radiation and show their expertise in application, adaptation and - discuss state-of-the-art-methods in satellite-based irradiance estimation and solar power |
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Module contents | This specialization module covers more in-depth topics concerning solar energy meteorology. Based on students’ knowledge about the solar resource, solar thermal and photovoltaic technology, students deepen their knowledge on the resource for such systems. Lecture
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Language of instruction | English | |
Duration (semesters) | 1 Semester | |
Module frequency | Annual, summer semester | |
Module capacity | unlimited | |
Type of module | Wahlpflicht / Elective | |
Module level | MM (Mastermodul / Master module) | |
Teaching/Learning method | Lecture: 2hrs/week Seminar: 2hrs/week |
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Previous knowledge | Physical principles of Black Body Radiation Basics of Solar Radiation |
Type of course | Comment | SWS | Frequency | Workload of compulsory attendance |
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Lecture | 2 | SuSe or WiSe | 28 | |
Seminar | 2 | SuSe or WiSe | 28 | |
Total module attendance time | 56 h |
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Final exam of module | During the semester |
1 Written examination: 90 to 180 minutes and regular active participation |