BLDG 284 - Advanced Solar PV Design

(R only)

Intended for advanced electrical students seeking to further their understanding of solar PV electrical systems. Topics include design calculations, NEC Article 690, micro- and central inverters, batteries and energy storage, wire sizing, electrical tables calculations, commercial PV systems, and more. PREREQUISITE(S): BLDG 184 and BLDG 250, or consent of department. Two hours each week.

2 semester hours

Course Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

Describe the operation of a commercial PV system.
Demonstrate understanding of NEC Article 690.
Calculate wire size for PV input and output circuits.
Describe the operation of a battery back-up system.
Identify components of a commercial PV mounting systems.

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