PV – application

1 – Introduction
1 Learning objectives of the course
2 Introduction
2 – Application
1 PV system categories/application
2 Grid-connected configuration
3 Off-grid configuration
3 – Components of a PV system
1 Overview of PV cell types
2 PV modules
3 Introduction to inverters
4 Introduction to mounting structures
4 – Physical aspects
1 PV cell power output
2 Electrical characteristics and the I -V curve
3 Factors affecting power output (7 pp.)
Impact of irradiance / Impact of temperature / Impact of
load resistance / Standard Test Conditions / Temperature
coefficient / Calculation exercise / Orientation and
inclination (tilt) of PV modules
5 – Economic aspects of PV systems
1 Resource assessment
2 Definition of performance ratio
3 Energy yield calculation and example
4 Metering options
5 Investment cost of a PV system
6 Price tendencies for modules and inverters
7 Operating costs
8 Endnotes
6 – Summary
1 Summary of the course
2 References
7 – Further reading