ELEC 3660 Solar Energy Laboratory

Analysis and conduct of laboratory practices with the devices that form a photovoltaic system (PV). Analysis of the behavior of PV cells under different levels of solar irradiation. Analysis of shade in the installation location. Operation of batteries, investors and load controllers. Interconnection of the elements of a PV system. Study of the regulations and the connection codes, of the security norms and protection devices. Interconnection with the network supplying electrical energy. Requires 45 hours of lab.

Credits

1

Prerequisite

ELEC 2332, 3171

Corequisite

ELEC 3670