TEC 3609 - Introduction to PV Technology (3)

When Offered: Fall; Spring
This course will introduce students to the basic concepts, tools, techniques and materials needed to design and construct photovoltaic (PV) systems. Students will assess the available solar resource and properly size and design direct grid-tied PV systems. The course will include the construction of a residential-scale PV system as well as site visits. Contemporary trends, products, economics, and policies will be emphasized. Lecture two hours, laboratory two hours.
Prerequisites: BSC 1210, TEC 2029, TEC 2601, and BSC 1410, and MAT 1020 or higher with a minimum grade of “C” (2.0).