EETC 2322 - Photovoltaic Installation and NEC

Credit hours: 3

Prerequisites: EETC 2216- Alternative Energy

Course Description:
A review of passive (thermal) and photovoltaic solar systems. Includes basic principles of each system, components, efficiencies, installation considerations, and the NEC regulations for residential and commercial installations. Lab exercises will include using wiring components, connectors, cabling, etc., tools used for installation, performance measurements, conversion of sunlight into electrical energy, energy storage experiments such as battery charging.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:

Identify and explain the structure, features, and elements of photovoltaic (PV) systems.
Explain relationship between PV cells size and area requirement to energy converting efficiency and the benefit of a Hybrid solar energy system.
Explain basic installation considerations and what is involved in connecting a PV system to a grid