Module Number:
| 11690
- module is no longer offered from WS 2023/24 |
Module Title: | Power Generation from Solar Energy |
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Energieerzeugung durch Solarenergie
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Department: |
Faculty 3 - Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Energy Systems
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Responsible Staff Member: | -
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Schwarz, Harald
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Language of Teaching / Examination: | English |
Duration: | 1 semester |
Frequency of Offer: |
Every winter semester
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Credits: |
6
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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: | - Solar insolation: Energy sources of photovoltaics
- Photovoltaic technologies (Si-wafer based vs. thin-film PV) and solar cell materials
- New technology trends and future concepts (e.g. floating PV)
- Solar power generation and grid integration
- Basic economics, installation and operation
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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
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Seminar
/ 2 Hours per Week per Semester
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Self organised studies
/ 120 Hours
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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: | |
Remarks: |
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Module Components: | - Power Generation from Solar Energy Current Description (lecture/seminar)
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Components to be offered in the Current Semester: | |
Follow-up Module/s: |
Phase-out module since: 31.01.2023
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