From September 24th to 28th, 2012 and November 19th to 23rd, 2012, the Master 2 (class 2013) course "Solar Energy Technology_Part IB and IIA" was taught by lecturers from Northumbria University.
The general introduction of this course is as following:
Lecturers:
- Prof. Rob Miles, Prof. Reddy (Part IB, 20120924-20120928)
- Prof. Nicola Pearsall, Dr. Neil Beattie (Part IIA, 20121119-20121123)
Duration: 2 weeks
Introduction to theCourse:
This Course provides an introduction to solarphotovoltaic and solar thermal energy generation. These two technologies havean important role to play in addressing current issues associated with fossilfuel-based energy generation such as climate change, security of supply andfinite resources. As world energy demands increase, so too do the opportunitiesfor solar energy technologies. Throughthis course, students will develop a detailed understanding of photovoltaic andsolar thermal energy technologies that can be applied in future practice orfurther study.
Teaching Schedule:
Part IB
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Teaching room: West 5 Building 306/310/316/217
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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8:30-10:00am. (session one)
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Band theory of solids Semiconductors: equilibrium and non-equilibrium properties (K. T.R.Reddy )
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pn junction; Principles of operation of solar cells. (K. T.R.Reddy )
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Thin film photovoltaics: αSi:H, CdTe and CIGS solar cells (K. T.R.Reddy )
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Thin film photovoltaics: αSi:H, CdTe and CIGS solar cells (K. T.R.Reddy )
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Third generation photovoltaic concepts; Characterisation of solar cell materials and devices. (K. T.R.Reddy )
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10:00-10:15am.
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10:15 -11:45 am. (session two)
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Band theory of solids Semiconductors: equilibrium and non-equilibrium properties (Robert Miles)
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pn junction; Principles of operation of solar cells. (Robert Miles)
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Silicon solar cells Solar cells based on the use of the III-V compounds (Robert Miles)
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Thin film photovoltaics: αSi:H, CdTe and CIGS solar cells (Robert Miles)
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Third generation photovoltaic concepts; Characterisation of solar cell materials and devices. (Robert Miles)
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11:30-2:30 pm.
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Lunch Hour
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Lunch Hour
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Lunch Hour
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Lunch Hour
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Lunch Hour
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2:30 -4:00 pm. (session three)
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Band theory of solids Semiconductors: equilibrium and non-equilibrium properties (Reddy/Miles)
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pn junction; Principles of operation of solar cells. (Reddy/Miles)
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Silicon solar cells Solar cells based on the use of the III-V compounds (Reddy/Miles)
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Thin film photovoltaics: αSi:H, CdTe and CIGS solar cells (Reddy/Miles)
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Third generation photovoltaic concepts; Characterisation of solar cell materials and devices. (Reddy/Miles)
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4:00-4:15 pm.
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4:15-5:45 pm. (session four)
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Independent Learning
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Independent Learning
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Independent Learning
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Independent Learning
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Independent Learning
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Part IIA
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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8:30-10:00
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PV systems introduction (NP)
Introduction to Solar II-B
PV System definition
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Grid connected systems (NP)
Principles
Large scale
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Stand alone systems (NB)
Principles
Applications
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Performance (NP)
Measurement
Parameters
Standards
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PV Economics (NB)
Market
Lifecycle analysis
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10.00-10.30
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Break
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10.30-11.30
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PV systems introduction (NB)
Components
Cells, modules, arrays
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Grid connected systems (NP)
BIPV
Grid connection
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Stand alone systems (NB)
Calculations
Design
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Performance (NP)
Performance calculation
Fault analysis
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Environment & policy (NP)
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11.30-14.00
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Lunch break
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Lunch break
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Lunch break
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Lunch break
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Lunch break
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14.00-15.30
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Assignment Presentations (NB/NP)
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Grid connected systems (NP)
Design
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Stand alone systems in PVSYST (NB)
Simulation
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Data acquisition (NB)
Module IV
Monitoring with LabVIEW
Climatic conditions
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Economics & environment (NP/NSB)
Cradle to grave analysis
Cradle to cradle
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15.30-16.00
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Break
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16.00-17.30
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Assignment Presentations (NP/NB)
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Introduction to software tools (NB)
PVSYST & PVGIS
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Exam practice (NP)
Example questions
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Northumberland building case study (NB)
System overview
Data analysis
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Wrap up (NP/NSB)
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