2023
Solar Photovoltaic Energy Technologies
Name: Solar Photovoltaic Energy Technologies
Code: EME10375M
6 ECTS
Duration: 15 weeks/156 hours
Scientific Area:
Renewable Energy Engineering
Teaching languages: Portuguese
Languages of tutoring support: Portuguese
Regime de Frequência: Presencial
Sustainable Development Goals
Learning Goals
The student:
- should acquire/consolidate the knowledge of the PV Solar Energy Conversion, conversion technologies, types of systems and autonomous systems including design, systems connected to the mains and other applications.
- will have the opportunity to test PV modules in accordance with International Standards, obtaining the curves of current vs. voltage in different configurations and external conditions and to evaluate the performance of photovoltaic systems in accordance with internationally accepted indicators.
- will acquire knowledge in the field of mathematical modeling of photovoltaic systems and hybrid PV/T enabling the analysis of the dynamics of these systems and contact with control algorithms that enable the maximization of the use of solar resources and their integration Smart energy networks.
- will have a strong interaction with the new trends of direct conversion of solar energy into electricity, enhancing their future participation in i innovative projects.
- should acquire/consolidate the knowledge of the PV Solar Energy Conversion, conversion technologies, types of systems and autonomous systems including design, systems connected to the mains and other applications.
- will have the opportunity to test PV modules in accordance with International Standards, obtaining the curves of current vs. voltage in different configurations and external conditions and to evaluate the performance of photovoltaic systems in accordance with internationally accepted indicators.
- will acquire knowledge in the field of mathematical modeling of photovoltaic systems and hybrid PV/T enabling the analysis of the dynamics of these systems and contact with control algorithms that enable the maximization of the use of solar resources and their integration Smart energy networks.
- will have a strong interaction with the new trends of direct conversion of solar energy into electricity, enhancing their future participation in i innovative projects.
Contents
1.Introduction
• The Physics of photovoltaic conversion.
• Conversion Technologies (1st, 2nd and 3rd generations).
2. Photovoltaic Systems.
• stationary systems and tracking systems.
• Photovoltaics with Concentration (CPV).
• photovoltaic systems with cogeneration of heat. Systems PV / T.
3. Applications and Projects.
• Types of applications: autonomous, connected to the network, integration into buildings (BIPV) and other
(water purification, telecommunications systems, electric vehicles).
• Design of Photovoltaic systems.
• Standards for Testing and Monitoring Photovoltaic systems.
• Photovoltaic systems modeling.
4. New Trends.
• Photovoltaic Systems and Intelligent Networks (Smart Grid)
New technologies for direct conversion of solar energy into electricity.
• The Physics of photovoltaic conversion.
• Conversion Technologies (1st, 2nd and 3rd generations).
2. Photovoltaic Systems.
• stationary systems and tracking systems.
• Photovoltaics with Concentration (CPV).
• photovoltaic systems with cogeneration of heat. Systems PV / T.
3. Applications and Projects.
• Types of applications: autonomous, connected to the network, integration into buildings (BIPV) and other
(water purification, telecommunications systems, electric vehicles).
• Design of Photovoltaic systems.
• Standards for Testing and Monitoring Photovoltaic systems.
• Photovoltaic systems modeling.
4. New Trends.
• Photovoltaic Systems and Intelligent Networks (Smart Grid)
New technologies for direct conversion of solar energy into electricity.
Teaching Methods
The teaching method will follow the guiding line of the theoretical concepts to be taught, complemented by: debate on the subjects taught, resolution of exercises, carrying out two laboratory experiments, and a visit to an installation. It is intended that all this activity is as up-to-date as possible and that it allows both conceptual understanding and its practical realization, indispensable for professional activity.
The evaluation will have the following structure:
1. Continuous evaluation (100%)
i. Assiduity and exercise resolution (15%)
ii. Laboratory experience report (15%)
iii. Report of the visit to the industrial facility (15%)
iv. Presentation on photovoltaic technologies (15%)
v. Exam (40%)
2. Evaluation by exam (100%)
Students must choose, at the beginning of the semester, for continuous evaluation or exam only. Those students who choose continuous evaluation and do not obtain approval, can go to the exam at the second chance period.
The evaluation will have the following structure:
1. Continuous evaluation (100%)
i. Assiduity and exercise resolution (15%)
ii. Laboratory experience report (15%)
iii. Report of the visit to the industrial facility (15%)
iv. Presentation on photovoltaic technologies (15%)
v. Exam (40%)
2. Evaluation by exam (100%)
Students must choose, at the beginning of the semester, for continuous evaluation or exam only. Those students who choose continuous evaluation and do not obtain approval, can go to the exam at the second chance period.
Teaching Staff
- Luís André Pereira Fialho [responsible]
