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Photovoltaic Power Systems
Lee
Layton, P.E.
Overview
This four-hour course is a
review of how photovoltaic systems work and the components that constitute a
photovoltaic system. The course discusses the types of photovoltaic systems,
the characteristics of solar radiation, the types of materials used to make
solar cells, characteristics of solar components, and a few issues concerning
solar power installations.
The student must take a
multiple-choice quiz consisting of twenty-seven (27) questions at the end of the
course to obtain PDH credits.
Specific Knowledge or
Skill Attained
This course teaches the
following specific skills and knowledge:
- The
different types of photovoltaic systems.
- The
characteristics of solar radiation.
- The
characteristics of the materials used to develop solar panels.
- The
balance-of-system equipment used in photovoltaic systems.
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How to size a photovoltaic system.
Course
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course prior to taking a quiz for credit.
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