Power Generation from Solar Energy
Energieerzeugung durch Solarenergie
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Voraussetzungen
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Fundamental knowledge in engineering and mathematics is beneficial
Inhalte
• Solar insolation: Energy sources of photovoltaics • Photovoltaic technologies (Si-wafer based vs. thin-film PV) and solar cell materials • New technology trends and future concepts (e.g. floating PV) • Solar power generation and grid integration • Basic economics, installation and operation
Lernziele
Students will get an introduction into photovoltaics, including the basics of fundamental principles of fabrication and operation of solar cells. Furthermore current PV technology trends and material research towards new concepts will be discussed. Presentation of basic principles of power generation and operation of solar energy. Students will get a basic understanding in grid integration of solar energy and economics of solar energy concepts.
Prüfungsleistung
• Written examination, 90 minutes OR • Online examination, 90 minutes OR • Oral examination, 30 minutes (The corresponding regulation for each semester will be announced in the first lectures.)
Literatur (1)
- Students will be provided with slides and materials presented in the lessons. Further recommendations for literature will be announced in the first lecture.
Quelle: Modulbeschreibung der BTU · abgerufen 18.10.2026Original