ELCM 2645 - Solar Power Systems

Credit hours: 3

Prerequisites: ELCM 2921 and MATH 1010 or MATH 1050 or MATH 1130 or MATH 1530 or MATH 1630 or MATH 1710 or MATH 1720 or MATH 1730 or MATH 1830 or MATH 1910

Course Description:
This is a course in Solar Power Systems and controls. Topics such as installation, inverters, radiation, site surveys, photovoltaic arrays, and inverters are covered. The course topics are intended to parallel US Department of Labor approved apprenticeship programs such as that of the IBEW.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:

Understand site surveys
Understand solar radiation
Understand photovoltaic systems
Understand system components & devices
Understand modules and arrays
Understand inverters
Understand electrical integration
Understand utility interconnection