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Grid-Connected Photovoltaic Systems - SOLA4012
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Faculty: Faculty of Engineering
 
 
School:  School of the Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering
 
 
Course Outline: http://www.pv.unsw.edu.au//
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 4
 
 
Fee Band: 2 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description

This course familiarizes students with issues relevant to the use of photovoltaics in systems connected to the electricity distribution network with the aim of attaining competency in design and specification. The types of systems considered include residential, building integrated, distributed grid-support and central station. System components, design, operation, safety, standards and economics are addressed making extensive use of past field experience and site visits where appropriate.

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