REN 115 Photovoltaic Principles amp; Design任115光伏原理amp；的设计.docVIP

12/21/12 COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course covers basic principles and design of photovoltaic (PV) systems. Upon completion of the course, students should have demonstrated a basic understanding of PV markets and applications, safety basics, electricity basics, solar energy fundamentals, PV module fundamentals, system components, PV system sizing and electrical and mechanical design, and performance analysis, maintenance and troubleshooting. The course prepares the student to take the National American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) PV Entry Level Exam. Though highly recommended, taking the exam is not a mandatory requirement of the course. CONTACT/CREDIT HOURS Theory 1 credit hours Lab 2 credit hour Total 3 credit hours NOTE: Theory credit hours are a 1:1 contact to credit ratio. Colleges may schedule practical lab hours as 3:1 or 2:1 contact to credit ratio. Clinical hours are 3:1 contact to credit ratio. (Ref Board Policy 705.01) PREREQUISITE COURSES As determined by college. CO-REQUISITE COURSES As determined by college. INSTRUCTIONAL NOTE: Professional competencies listed in this document are from North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP), “NABCEP PV Entry Level Program Learning Objectives, September 2009”. POI CHANGES: 12/21/12 - Updated the definitions for the KSA indicators and reformatted the overall structure. PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES Perform tasks in a safe manner. Identify photovoltaic markets and applications. Apply basic electrical principles associated with photovoltaic systems. Comprehend basic theory of solar energy. Comprehend basic theory of photovoltaic module operation. Comprehend how photovoltaic system components operate. Size photovoltaic system appropriate for a particular electrical load requirement. Determine the electrical requirements necessary to support a photovoltaic system. Determine the mechanical requirements necessary to support a photovoltaic system. Troubleshoot, ana