REET 4100:Solar Photovoltaics

3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PHYS 1112 or PHYS 2212
The course starts with studying the semiconductor principles of photovoltaic power generation and provides an overview of current materials used in cell fabrication. The organization of solar cells within panel structures are then addressed, as well and the necessary technologies for interfacing these panels to off-grid and on-grid power distribution networks. The course finishes up with a design project where students will be asked to estimate energy needs and create an appropriate system for meeting these needs.