Solar Design and Installation
Solar Design & Installation covers site analysis and load analysis for solar electric systems including application factors such as climate and orientation for stand-alone and grid-tied systems. Topics include site evaluation, load analysis, solar radiation fundamentals, energy efficiency, battery installation, and system sizing. Pre-requisite: PVO 101.
Subject Code: PVO
Course Number: 102
Credits: 4
Lecture Hours 3
Lab Hours: 2
Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Apply knowledge of solar radiation and solar orientation to system design.
2. Calculate energy usage for residential and commercial application of solar electric.
3. Evaluate a site for grid-tied solar array.
4. Calculate battery storage.
5. Perform troubleshooting and maintenance procedures following safety standards.
Effective Term: Fall 2025
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