11690 - Power Generation from Solar Energy Modulübersicht

Module Number: 11690 - module is no longer offered from WS 2023/24
Module Title:Power Generation from Solar Energy
  Energieerzeugung durch Solarenergie
Department: Faculty 3 - Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Energy Systems
Responsible Staff Member:
  • Prof. Dr.-Ing. Schwarz, Harald
Language of Teaching / Examination:English
Duration:1 semester
Frequency of Offer: Every winter semester
Credits: 6
Learning Outcome:Students will get an introduction into photovoltaics, including the basics of fundamental principles of fabrication and operation of solar cells. Furthermore current PV technology trends and material research towards new concepts will be discussed. Presentation of basic principles of power generation and operation of solar energy. Students will get a basic understanding in grid integration of solar energy and economics of solar energy concepts.
Contents:
  1. Solar insolation: Energy sources of photovoltaics
  2. Photovoltaic technologies (Si-wafer based vs. thin-film PV) and solar cell materials
  3. New technology trends and future concepts (e.g. floating PV)
  4. Solar power generation and grid integration
  5. Basic economics, installation and operation
Recommended Prerequisites:Fundamental knowledge in engineering and mathematics is beneficial
Mandatory Prerequisites:None
Forms of Teaching and Proportion:
  • Lecture / 2 Hours per Week per Semester
  • Seminar / 2 Hours per Week per Semester
  • Self organised studies / 120 Hours
Teaching Materials and Literature:Students will be provided with slides and materials presented in the lessons. Further recommendations for literature will be announced in the first lecture.
Module Examination:Final Module Examination (MAP)
Assessment Mode for Module Examination:
  • Written examination, 90 minutes OR
  • Online examination, 90 minutes OR
  • Oral examination, 30 minutes
(The corresponding regulation for each semester will be announced in the first lectures.)
Evaluation of Module Examination:Performance Verification – graded
Limited Number of Participants:45
Part of the Study Programme:
  • no assignment
Remarks:
Module Components:
  • Power Generation from Solar Energy Current Description (lecture/seminar)
Components to be offered in the Current Semester:
  • no assignment
Follow-up Module/s: Phase-out module since: 31.01.2023