Course content

• Overview of existing design software for solar systems
• Different types of solar PV plants
• Design of solar PV systems on buildings
• Design of ground-mounted solar PV systems
• Process linked to ground-mounted PV plant
• Licensing process
• Challenges for large scale PV installation
• Techno-economic assessments

Learning outcome

Knowledge: The candidate:

• Knows the different design tools
• Knows the different types of solar systems
• Knows the various phases of designing solar cell systems
• Knows the licensing process related to solar cell systems
• Knows the market situation related to solar cell systems

Skills: The candidate should

• Be able to choose appropriate design tools related to solar energy planning
• Be able to carry out techno-economic assessments when designing different solar cell systems
• Be able to simulate solar cell systems with regard to orientation, inclination, location, etc.
• Be able to identify load profile
• Be able to choose the correct size of necessary components
• Able to read product data sheets and interpret
• Be able to interpret simulation results

General competence: The candidate

• Can use a basic relevant conceptual and formulaic apparatus within the design av solar PV systems
• Have acquired an understanding of basic issues in the design of solar cell systems
• Can convey central subject matter in the subject in writing and orally

Learning methods and activities

Project work: - Participation in project where design tools are used to solve various problems within solar energy. Lectures, guest lectures, project assignment. exercises, study visits. It is assumed that the student has a portable Windows PC

Compulsory assignments

• Oblig

Course materials

Will be given at semester start