Sorry, the course has been cancelled due to too few participants.
If you have interest in the course please let us know by mail and we will host it at a later point in time.
7 E-learning modules and 2 days physical workshop in state-of-the art photovoltaics laboratories
February and March 2023
Online from anywhere
The Applied Photovoltaics Research team at DTU Electro is offering a flexible course in photovoltaic systems combining 7 online modules a 2 day workshop for maximum flexibility of the studying. The course gives the student a solid foundation in the engineering concepts used in the design and construction of photovoltaic systems. First academic degree in engineering, science or related field of studies is needed to follow the course.
The student will demonstrate knowledge of the working principles of the individual system components including, cells, modules, electronics and balance of system (BOS) components. The student will become knowledgeable in the entire value chain of photovoltaic (PV) systems from how modules are fabricated to how photovoltaic systems are designed.
Sergiu Spataru
Associate Professor, DTU Electro
Gisele Alves dos Reis Benatto,
Researcher, DTU Electro
Luca Morino
Research Assistant, DTU Electro
Sune Thorsteinsson
PV studyline coordinator, DTU Electro
Markus Babin
PhD student, DTU Electro
Rodrigo Del Prado Santamaria
PhD student, DTU Electro
| TIME | THEME | DETAILS |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 (online) |
Introduction to solar irradiation | Introduction to photovoltaics Solar irradiation Solar potential |
| Week 2 (online) |
Solar cells and solar cell modules | Photovoltaic principle Solar cells Solar cell modules Interconnection of Solar modules Environmental factors influencing power production |
| Week 3 (online) |
Electronic components | Power point tracking Electrical conversion Inverters Dimensioning of inverters |
| Week 4 (online) |
Energy yield modelling | Photovoltaic system Energy Yield System losses Exercise in PVsyst - Land based system |
| Week 5 (online) |
PV Installations | Installation types and architectures (applications) Balance of system components Grid connection Safety Surveillance |
| Week 6 2 days Physical at Risø Campus |
Practical exercises | Intro and module design Module fabrication Module characterization Field performance Site assessment |
| Week 7 (online) |
Site assessment | Understand the principle of operation behind site assessment tools Be able to interpret a horizon shading diagram Be able to analyze the horizon shading loss at a location |
| Week 8 (online) |
Economy, operation and maintenance | Cash flow in a PV plant Capex of a PV plant Operation and maintenance of a PV plant Reliability Techno economic KPIs |
Early bird
DKK8995
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Late bird
DKK9995
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