ELE 177 - Photovoltaic Energy Systems

Credits: 4

Teaches techniques for conducting site surveys, installing system components, installing inverters and performing system sizing and system maintenance. Introduces different battery configurations, and charge controllers. Introduces safety, system design and layout, National Electric Code, Component Selection, wiring and installation techniques.

Lecture Hours per Week: Lecture 3 hours per week
Lab Hours per Week Laboratory 3 hours per week
Total Hours per Week: Total 6 hours per week