Photovoltaic Systems Applications光伏系统应用.pptxVIP

Undergraduate Renewable Energy Courses and Certification Tests John Martini University of Arkansas – Fort Smith ASSET II Annual Meeting Springdale, AR August 13, 2012 Overview UAFS Programs affected on campus 2 year Electronics Technology AAS 4 year Electrical Engineering BS Joint program with UAF Courses to be offered Introductory Green Technology Courses Solar PV Installer Course (elective for AAS program w/Certification Available) Technical Elective – Solar Power Systems (4 year EE elective) Energy Auditing Course (Certification Available) SOLAR PV INSTALLER COURSE FOR 2 YEAR PROGRAMSOLAR POWER SYSTEMS FOR 4 YEAR PROGRAM The course content covers the principles of PV electricity and how to effectively incorporate it into stand-alone or utility-connected electrical systems. Lab exercises will provide the students with hands-on applications dealing with the basic concepts of solar energy and practical study of electrical installations/troubleshooting. SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC INSTALLER CERTIFICATION ADVANCED GREEN TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM Prepare students for ETA Certification and portions of the NABCEP Certification test. Alternative Energy Generation? History of fossil fuels? Environmental concerns? Price convergenceEnergy and Power? Types of energy? Potential and kinetic energy? Voltage and current? Electrical loadsPassive Solar Systems? Angular and reflective light? Passive solar heating? Passive solar cooling and shading? Convective and evaporative coolingActive Solar Systems? Photovoltaics? PV modules and ratings? Inverters and metering? Thermal heating and collection Design Installation of ResidentialScale Photovoltaic Systems? Mounting PV modules? Array orientation? Battery systems and wiring? PV charge controllers? Grid-tie meteringTroubleshooting PV Systems? Locating and isolating bad panels? Locating bad terminals, wiring and connectors Building Codes and Compliance? National Electrical Codes? Underwriters Laboratories? OSH