Syllabus

PV System Engineering

Code
AEG29N
Points
7.5 Credits
Level
Second Cycle
School
School of Information and Engineering
Subject field
Energy Technology (MÖY)
This course can be included in the following main field(s) of study
Solar Energy Engineering1
Progression indicator within (each) main field of study
1A1F
Approved
Approved, 03 October 2023.
This syllabus is valid from 28 November 2023.
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Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to

  • select appropriate components  for PV grid-connected systems
  • describe the main types and concepts of PV grid-connected systems
  • independently size grid-connected PV systems based on basic design procedures and calculations
  • show a good command of computer programmes for sizing, modelling, simulating and optimising commonly used types of grid-connected PV systems
  • critically evaluate the sizing and performance of both components and complete PV systems through an analysis of losses
  • describe environmental and socio economic aspects of PV systems.

Course Content

The course deals with electricity production using photovoltaic modules in grid connected systems. The course starts with a review of the most common components in PV systems and their working principles.   The course comprises the sizing, monitoring and performance evaluation of components and complete systems. The course includes simulation and design studies with simulation tools. The system studies are finalized with system analysis and system evaluation. The course covers also aspects of system planning.

Assessment

  • Assignments
  • Project work

Grades

The grading scale used for the final course grade is U–G.

 

Grades are reported as follows:

  • Written Assignments - 4 Credits | U–G
  • Project assignments - 3.5 Credits | U–G

Prerequisites

  • Photovoltaics, 7,5 credits Second level

Other Information

 

This course cannot be counted towards the same degree along with courses that have equivalent content.

If the student has received a decision/recommendation granting study support from Dalarna University because of a disability, then the examiner has the right to offer an alternative examination arrangement. The examiner takes into account the objectives in the course syllabus when deciding whether the examination can be adapted in accordance with the decision/recommendation.