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==Objectives== | == Objectives == | ||
By the end of the {{SUBPAGENAME}} module, students will understand: | By the end of the {{SUBPAGENAME}} module, students will understand: | ||
# PV module, solar and electricity basics | # PV module, solar and electricity basics | ||
# PV markets and applications | # PV markets and applications | ||
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# what it is really like on the job site | # what it is really like on the job site | ||
==Goals== | == Goals == | ||
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The following are some of the main goals for the {{SUBPAGENAME}} module. | The following are some of the main goals for the {{SUBPAGENAME}} module. | ||
===Concepts=== | |||
=== Concepts === | |||
By the end of the {{SUBPAGENAME}} module, students will understand the following concepts (among others): | By the end of the {{SUBPAGENAME}} module, students will understand the following concepts (among others): | ||
* Max power versus daily energy | * Max power versus daily energy | ||
* Series versus parallel configuration | * Series versus parallel configuration | ||
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* Solar window and shading effects | * Solar window and shading effects | ||
* Grid intertie | * Grid intertie | ||
* Solar rebates, credits and feed in tariffs | * Solar rebates, credits and feed in tariffs | ||
=== Vocabulary and units === | |||
By the end of the {{SUBPAGENAME}} module, students will be able to confidently use the following vocabulary and/or units (among others): | By the end of the {{SUBPAGENAME}} module, students will be able to confidently use the following vocabulary and/or units (among others): | ||
* PV, cell, module, array, DC, AC, Maximum Power Point, Open Circuit, Short Circuit, Grid intertie, Stand alone, Inverter, Charge controller, Disconnect, Nominal, Insolation, Full sun | * PV, cell, module, array, DC, AC, Maximum Power Point, Open Circuit, Short Circuit, Grid intertie, Stand alone, Inverter, Charge controller, Disconnect, Nominal, Insolation, Full sun | ||
* kWh/(m<sup>2</sup>*day), W/m<sup>2</sup>, V<sub>oc</sub>, I<sub>sc</sub>, I<sub>mp</sub>, V<sub>mp</sub>, Amps, Volts | * kWh/(m<sup>2</sup>*day), W/m<sup>2</sup>, V<sub>oc</sub>, I<sub>sc</sub>, I<sub>mp</sub>, V<sub>mp</sub>, Amps, Volts | ||
===Calculations=== | === Calculations === | ||
By the end of the {{SUBPAGENAME}} module, students will be able to do the following calculations (among others): | By the end of the {{SUBPAGENAME}} module, students will be able to do the following calculations (among others): | ||
* Instantaneous power | * Instantaneous power | ||
* Daily | * Daily and Yearly energy | ||
=== How to === | |||
By the end of the {{SUBPAGENAME}} module, students will be comfortable doing the following (among others): | By the end of the {{SUBPAGENAME}} module, students will be comfortable doing the following (among others): | ||
* Use photovoltaic test equipment | * Use photovoltaic test equipment | ||
* Use volt and amp meters | * Use volt and amp meters | ||
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* Install panels & all equipment to grid intertie | * Install panels & all equipment to grid intertie | ||
==Field trips== | == Field trips == | ||
By the end of the {{SUBPAGENAME}} module, students will be have gone on the following field trips (possibly among others): | By the end of the {{SUBPAGENAME}} module, students will be have gone on the following field trips (possibly among others): | ||
* Residential PV installation | * Residential PV installation | ||
* University PV installation or testing station (e.g. [[HEIF music building PV system]] or Sci-D at HSU) | * University PV installation or testing station (e.g. [[HEIF music building PV system]] or Sci-D at HSU) | ||
* Commercial installation (e.g. Kokatat) | * Commercial installation (e.g. Kokatat) | ||
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[[Category:Photovoltaics]] | [[Category:Photovoltaics]] | ||
Latest revision as of 22:34, 5 December 2023
Objectives[edit | edit source]
By the end of the Solar PV Installation and Design Principles module, students will understand:
- PV module, solar and electricity basics
- PV markets and applications
- PV safety, sizing, system design, maintenance, analysis and trouble shooting
- what it is really like on the job site
Goals[edit | edit source]
The following are some of the main goals for the Solar PV Installation and Design Principles module.
Concepts[edit | edit source]
By the end of the Solar PV Installation and Design Principles module, students will understand the following concepts (among others):
- Max power versus daily energy
- Series versus parallel configuration
- Cells, modules and arrays
- Solar window and shading effects
- Grid intertie
- Solar rebates, credits and feed in tariffs
Vocabulary and units[edit | edit source]
By the end of the Solar PV Installation and Design Principles module, students will be able to confidently use the following vocabulary and/or units (among others):
- PV, cell, module, array, DC, AC, Maximum Power Point, Open Circuit, Short Circuit, Grid intertie, Stand alone, Inverter, Charge controller, Disconnect, Nominal, Insolation, Full sun
- kWh/(m2*day), W/m2, Voc, Isc, Imp, Vmp, Amps, Volts
Calculations[edit | edit source]
By the end of the Solar PV Installation and Design Principles module, students will be able to do the following calculations (among others):
- Instantaneous power
- Daily and Yearly energy
How to[edit | edit source]
By the end of the Solar PV Installation and Design Principles module, students will be comfortable doing the following (among others):
- Use photovoltaic test equipment
- Use volt and amp meters
- Properly size system
- Install panels & all equipment to grid intertie
Field trips[edit | edit source]
By the end of the Solar PV Installation and Design Principles module, students will be have gone on the following field trips (possibly among others):
- Residential PV installation
- University PV installation or testing station (e.g. HEIF music building PV system or Sci-D at HSU)
- Commercial installation (e.g. Kokatat)