Solar Energy

In the course Solar Energy, you will learn to design a complete photovoltaic (PV) system for any application and location. This course introduces the technology that converts solar energy into electricity. The role of solar energy in both the energy transition towards a sustainable future and climate change mitigation will be discussed in detail.

The physical principle of the PV energy conversion together with the design rules for a solar cell are introduced. These design rules are applied on the various PV technologies from cell up to module level. This program highlights various metrics related to performance, costs, reliability and circularity that will be used to evaluate the advantages and limitation of different PV technologies and its applications.

The course ET3034TU Solar Energy Energy will be assessed in Q2 and in Q3 (resit) of the academic year 2024/2025 as follows:

The exam is a written exam.

The exam takes 3 hours.

The exam consist of open questions and multiple choice questions.

A formula sheet will be provided during the exam (example is poste on Brightspace).

You can use only pen, paper and a calculator.

The exam will be assessed with a mark with a resolution of 0.5.

To pass the exam a score equal to or higher than 58.0 out of 100.0 is needed.

In case of an insufficient final result, repair options may exist in accordance with Article 17A – Times and number of examinations, sub 1, of the Teaching and Examination Regulations 2024-2025.

Disclaimer: information may change depending on unforeseen circumstances or measures (see: TER Art 2, sub 5).