EE 460 - Photovoltaics

Institution:

Catholic University of America

Subject:

Electrical Engineering

Description:

EE 358: Introduction to Photovoltaics This course covers a variety of topics related to solar photovoltaic devices, solar panels, and the generation of electrical energy form light. The course will concentrate on traditional silicon-based solar panels, with some discussion late in the semester about newer, more efficient types of solar cells. The course also covers some of the electrical and electronic hardware commonly included in photovoltaic systems, such as charge controllers, batteries, and inverters. Specific topics covered include: ¿ The Physics of Light o Waves and photons o The EM spectrum o Solar radiation ¿ Semiconductors o Band theory and doping o The p-n junction o Absorption and recombination ¿ Solar Cell Response o Spectral response o Temperature response o Efficiency ¿ Module Design o Cell interconnection o Cell Circuitry ¿ Power Storage and Distribution o Charge controller circuits o Batteries o Inverters o Metering schemes ¿ Advances in PV o ¿Exotic¿ Solar Cells o Solar concentration o Multi-junction cells o Organic cells Prerequistes: PHYS 215 (Physics I) or equivalent MATH 121 (Calculus I) or equivalent

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.cua.edu

Phone Number:

(202) 319-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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