ELTR 1525 Syllabus

Subject Code

ELTR

Course Number

1525

Course Title

Photovoltaic Systems

Prerequisites

Provisional admission

Corequisites

Terms Offered

Offered Spring and Summer

Credit Hours

(3-4-5)

Course Description

This class introduces the techniques and method used to install residential and commercial photovoltaic systems.

Course Outcomes

Site Location
Order Description
1 Demonstrate the correct procedures for selecting a site for photovoltaic installation.

Estimating Energy Output
Order Description
1 Compute the size and output of a photovoltaic system.

Systems Selection
Order Description
1 Determine the correct systems for various sites.

Installation and Location Design
Order Description
1 Demonstrate the use of a solar pathfinder to determine shading and photovoltaic locations.

Wiring Procedures
Order Description
1 Demonstrate the correct sizing of conductors and raceway sizes for solar systems.

Batteries and Charge Systems
Order              Description
    1                 Demonstrate the correct procedures for sizing the batteries and charge systems based on a
                         customer's need.

Grid Connections
Order              Description
    1                 Demonstrate the correct procedures to install a photovoltaic system in a practical
                        environment.

Systems Inspections and Repair
Order              Description
    1                 Perform a complete inspection of a system to ensure the required output and correct any
                         necessary connections.