ELTY 250 — INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS
Photovoltaic terminology, concepts, vocabulary, techniques and safety. History, applications and benefits of the different PV systems. Basic electrical theories related to photovoltaic. PV system sizing and cost estimating. Voltage, current, resistance and power calculation and measurements. Specification of the components such as inverter, charge controller, combiner, battery and generator. Required instructional trips. Total of 54 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory.