PRGR604 Solar PV Electricity

[2–0, 2 cr.]

The course covers semi-conductor basics, photovoltaic (PV) module characteristics, Efficiency analysis; PV module types: mono-crystalline, Polycrystalline, Amorphous, Multilayer cells, Current research; PV module manufacture; Grid connection and grid-codes, Remote (off-grid) connections; Economics and life-cycle analysis. 

Prerequisite: PRGR603 or equivalent or consent of instructor.