Component
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.