Unit Code: DRE642

Unit Name: Solar Energy System

Description: Students first learn about daily irradiation, collector positioning and calculations associated with it. Then we’ll move on to PV modules and module characteristics. You will then learn about PV-powered water pumping systems, stand-alone PV system design, Grid-connected PV systems, PV array installation requirements, electrical installation, system installation and maintenance, and the last subtopic will be on HOMER software. The course covers the laboratory component of the course Solar Energy System respectively. Laboratories are an important part of the course. This course will enhance the theoretical knowledge gained through a series of practicals. It also provides you with hands-on skills in resource and load assessment, analysis and design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of solar energy systems and their applications, at least in a laboratory environment.

Learning Target Outcomes: On successful completion of this course, you should be able to: 1. Design the solutions for well-defined technical problems and assist with the design of solar energy systems, components or processes to meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations. 2. Conduct investigations of well-defined problems; locate and search relevant codes and catalogues, conduct standard tests and measurements. 3. Apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools to well-defined engineering problems, with an awareness of the limitations. 4. Demonstrates knowledge of the responsibilities of an engineering technician generally. 5. Understand and evaluate the sustainability and impact of engineering technician work in the solution of well-defined engineering problems in societal and environmental contexts. 6. Function effectively as an individual, and as a member in diverse technical teams. 7. Communicate effectively on well-defined engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, by being able to comprehend the work of others, document their own work, and give and receive clear instructions. 8. Recognize the need for, and have the ability to engage in independent updating in the context of specialized technical knowledge.

Prerequisite: Minimum Entry Requirements of the programme

Prerequisite Sentence: N/A

Credit Point: 12

Offered In: Semester 2