Grid-Connected Photovoltaic Systems - SOLA4012


	Faculty: Faculty of Engineering
	School: School of the Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering
	Course Outline: http://www.pv.unsw.edu.au//
	Campus: Kensington Campus
	Career: Undergraduate
	Units of Credit: 6
	EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
	Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 4
	CSS Contribution Charge:Band 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.