ETSP 120 - Solar Energy Systems

Institution:

Cascadia College

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Description:

This course covers the basic principles and technologies that relate to solar energy systems, including radiation fundamentals, measurement, and data processing required to predict solar irradiance with respect to time, location and orientation. Students will receive an overview of current technologies and emerging trends in the application of solar energy systems; the different types of solar technologies, collectors and storage system; the economics of solar energy systems, payback and life cycle costing; and basic design, installation and maintenance of these systems. Solar power ranging from the heat of the day to solar electric conversion technologies will be covered including Solar Electric (Photovoltaic); Thermal; and Heating, Cooling and Lighting (Active and Passive). Prerequisite(s): Completion of PHYS 111; completion of ENGL 090 (formerly ENG 090) with a grade of 2.0 or higher or placement by testing in ENGL 100 (formerly ENG 100).

Credits:

5.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.cascadia.edu

Phone Number:

(425) 352-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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