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    École Nationale Supérieure d'Électrotechnique d'Électronique

Description

I Solar energy: background and general information

 

II Photovoltaic conversion :

            Radiation in space, on Earth, atmospheric mass

            Physical principles, PN junction cell, characteristics, influence of irradiance and T

            Photovoltaic cell materials and technologies

 

III From cell to photovoltaic generator, modularity

Cell associations, series and parallel connection, imbalances and protection

Modeling, simulation, MPPT control

 

IV Photovoltaic systems

            Issues, architectures, energy management (connected, isolated, storage, etc.)

            Energy production, solar deposits, characterization, sizing, LCA

            Grid-connected systems

            Stand-alone systems

           

V Economic calculations: discount rate, inflation, IRR, LCOE, etc.

Support mechanisms: feed-in tariffs, additional remuneration.

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