Design of PV and PV Hybrid Systems

Upon completion of the course students will be able to

• select components for PV and hybrid systems for electricity generation
• describe the main types and concepts of PV and hybrid systems
• independently size PV and hybrid systems based on basic design procedures and calculations
• have a good command of computer programmes for sizing, optimising, and performing studies of commonly used types of PV- and hybrid systems
• critically analyse and evaluate sizing and performance of components and complete PV and hybrid systems
• describe environmental and socio-economic aspects of PV and hybrid systems.

The course deals with electricity production using photovoltaic modules in off grid, grid connected and hybrid systems, which also include other types of electricity generators, in particular wind power and diesel generators. The course comprises the sizing and designing of components and complete PV and hybrid systems. Students will use the computer simulation and design programmes PVsyst and Homer. The final segment of the course will cover system analysis and evaluations. Project planning will also be covered in the course.

Written assignments 7.5 credits.

Lectures, exercises and project work.

The Swedish grades U, 3, 4, 5.

Assignment 1: 2 credits, U-G
Assignment 2: 3 credits, U, 3, 4, 5
Assignment 3: 2.5 credits,U, 3, 4, 5
The final grade of the course is set after an overall assessment of the assignments by the examiner.

This course replaces AEG234.