Grid-Connected Photovoltaic Systems - SOLA4012

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering

School: School of the Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering

Course Outline: School

Campus: Sydney

Career: Postgraduate

Units of Credit: 6

EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)

Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 4

CSS Contribution Charge: 2 (more info)

Tuition Fee: See Tuition Fee Schedule

Further Information: See Class Timetable

Description

This course familiarizes students with issues relevant to the use of photovoltaics in systems connected to the electricity distribution network with the aim of attaining competency in design and specification. The types of systems considered include residential, building integrated, distributed grid-support and central station. System components, design, operation, safety, standards and economics are addressed making extensive use of past field experience and site visits where appropriate.