Syllabus

Photovoltaics (First Cycle)

Code
GEG3A2
Points
7.5 Credits
Level
First 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
No main field of study1
Progression indicator within (each) main field of study
1GXX
Approved
Approved, 05 February 2024.
This syllabus is valid from 01 April 2024.
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Learning Outcomes

On completion of the course, students will be able to:

  • describe the characteristics of solar radiation before and after it passes through the atmosphere, and also describe basic geometry and common terminology for the movement of the sun,
  • describe the structure and function of PV components, batteries and PV systems,
  • independently dimension PV systems manually and using simulation tools,
  • give examples of environmental aspects of PV systems and aspects related to the market economy.

Course Content

The course begins with an introduction to the physics and potential of solar radiation, its distribution over time, and its dependence on geography. This is followed by an overview of photovoltaics (PV) technology and the manufacturing of PV cells . The structure and function of the most important components in a PV system, such as PV modules, inverters, and batteries, are discussed. In the next step, system concepts for grid-connected and stand-alone installations are addressed along with the manual and computational dimensioning of these systems . The course concludes with instruction on the mounting and installation of PV systems and on methods for economic and environmental assessments of PV systems.

Assessment

  • Assignment
  • Seminar
  • Project assignment

Grades

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

Grades are reported as follows:

  • Assignments and seminars - 3 Credits | U–G
  • Project assignment - 4.5 Credits | U–VG

Entry Requirements

  • Electrical Principles, 7.5 credits

Other Information

Overlaps partly with GEG2UL.

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.