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Photovoltaic Systems

Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

About this Course

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This course offers you advanced knowledge within the field of photovoltaic system technology. We'll learn about the solar resource and how photovoltaic energy conversion is used to produce electric power. From this fundamental starting point we'll cover the design and fabrication of different solar cell and module technologies, the various photovoltaic system components, how to design a photovoltaic plant and carry out energy yield simulations, essentials in energy economics, O&M and reliability assessment, as well as the role of photovoltaic energy in sustainable energy systems.
This course is unique in that it takes you from the nanoscale physics of a solar cell to the modelling of a utility scale solar farm. The course is made up of 9 sections with an estimated workload of 2-3 hours each. The academic level is targeted at master students at technical universities and engineers from the energy industry. Passing this course offers you a great basis for a career in the field of photovoltaics.

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Intermediate Level

B.Sc. in the field of engineering or a few years of industrial experience from the energy sector

Approx. 12 hours to complete

English

Subtitles: English

What you will learn

Photovoltaic Energy Conversion

Modelling of the Solar Resource

Photovoltaic System Design and Energy Yield Simulations

Photovoltaic System Components

Skills you will gain

Renewable EnergyPhotovoltaicsEnergy Yield SimulationsThe Solar ResourcePV system design

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100% online

Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.

Flexible deadlines

Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.

Intermediate Level

B.Sc. in the field of engineering or a few years of industrial experience from the energy sector

Approx. 12 hours to complete

English

Subtitles: English

Instructors

Rasmus Nielsen

M.Sc.Eng. Solar Energy

DTU Energy

68 Learners

1 Course

Sune Thorsteinsson

Offered by

Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

DTU focuses on research in technical and natural sciences that contributes to the development of society. As an industrially orientated university, our goal is to supply high-level international research based on combining theory with constructing models and empirical methods.

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week

Week 1

1 hour to complete

Introduction to Photovoltaics

1 hour to complete

4 videos (Total 31 min)

4 videos

Welcome4m

The Terminology of PV11m

A Brief History of PV7m

The PV Learning Curve8m

1 practice exercise

Fundamentals of PV10m

Week

Week 2

1 hour to complete

The Solar Resource and Geometry

These lectures cover the physics of the solar resource as well as various irradiance models to calculate the optimal tilt angle necessary for maximizing PV power production.

1 hour to complete

5 videos (Total 37 min)

5 videos

Introduction: The Sun6m

The Solar Spectrum8m

Components of Solar Radiation9m

Solar Resource Facility at DTU Risø8m

Example: Estimation of PV Power Production4m

1 practice exercise

The Solar Resource15m

Week

Week 3

3 hours to complete

Physics of Solar Cells

These lectures cover the physics necessary for understanding the working principles of solar cells, as well as an introduction to electrical characterization and modelling of photovoltaic devices.

3 hours to complete

8 videos (Total 107 min)

8 videos

Formation of Solids and Electronic Band Structures10m

Light Absorption and the Photovoltaic Effect17m

Recombination and Transport of Charge Carriers17m

Doping of Semiconductors and pn-Junctions14m

Working principles of Solar Cells15m

Introduction: The IV-curve11m

The Maximum Power Point7m

The Non-ideal Diode Equation13m

3 practice exercises

Intrinsic Semiconductors30m

The Working Principle of Solar Cells30m

The IV-curve30m

Week

Week 4

3 hours to complete

Cell Interconnection and Module Design

These lectures cover the principles of cell interconnection and properties of various module components necessary for designing and fabricating photovoltaic modules. Optional content is provided dealing with the environmental variables impacting the performance of PV modules in the field.

3 hours to complete

8 videos (Total 71 min)

8 videos

Electrical Cell Interconnection7m

Mismatch Losses and Bypass Diodes9m

Module Components9m

Module Fabrication Process11m

Module Fabrication Facilities at DTU Risø8m

Module Design Guidelines and Qualification Tests10m

Cell Cutting6m

Advanced Module Designs7m

3 practice exercises

Cell Interconnection and Shading30m

Module Components and Fabrication30m

Module Design and Advanced Concepts30m

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Photovoltaic Systems

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