The aim of this course is Recognizing the Systems Generating Electricity from Solar Energy, Learning to Calculate System Sizes. Being able to choose materials for Solar Panels. Learning to Determine the Number of Solar Cell Panels, PV Panel Mounting Techniques and Grid Connections.
Prerequisite(s)
Corequisite(s)
Special Requisite(s)
Instructor(s)
Assist. Prof. Dr. Makbule Tamkaş
Course Assistant(s)
Schedule
Office Hour(s)
Teaching Methods and Techniques
Presentation, Example Solution
This course was planned as formal, but after the developments in the pandemic process, it was decided to continue the course with the Digital Distance Education method within the framework of the recommendations of YÖK. The theoretical part of the course will be given in the Fall Semester with 100% Asynchronous and Synchronous enriched digital method with CATs V3.0 interface and will be supported by sectoral E-Webinars.
Principle Sources
Lectrure Notes
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Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Introduction to the course
Lecture, Presentation
2. Week
Solar Panel construction, design and working principle
Lecture, Presentation
3. Week
Evolution of Solar Panels, Panel Dimensions, Battery Calculation
Lecture, Presentation
4. Week
History of photovoltaic systems and semiconductors
Lecture, Presentation
5. Week
1st generation solar cells
Lecture, Presentation
6. Week
2nd generation solar cells
Lecture, Presentation
7. Week
3rd generation solar cells
Lecture, Presentation
8. Week
Solar Cell equivalent circuits
Lecture, Presentation
9. Week
Temperature and performance of photovoltaic batteries
Lecture, Presentation
10. Week
Electricity Generation in Photovoltaic Systems
Lecture, Presentation
11. Week
Solar Thermal Power Plants
Lecture, Presentation
12. Week
FV Solar Cell Characteristics
Lecture, Presentation
13. Week
Components Used in Solar Energy Systems
Lecture, Presentation
14. Week
Legal legislation in Solar Energy Systems
Lecture, Presentation
15. Week
Final
Exam
16. Week
17. Week
Assessments
Evaluation tools
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Weight(%)
Program Outcomes
PO-1
Have knowledge about the structure, operation and maintenance of geothermal power plants.
PO-2
Gains knowledge of hybrid systems
PO-3
Gain knowledge about the operation, maintenance and repair of Nuclear Power Plants.
PO-4
Gains knowledge of energy storage systems
PO-5
With the awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning, it follows the technological and scientific developments in its field and constantly renews itself.
PO-6
Gains knowledge of how to produce electricity with solar energy.
PO-7
Gains knowledge of the relationship between energy and environmental economy.
PO-8
Have the necessary and sufficient basic mathematical knowledge. Makes mathematical calculation, analysis and evaluation related to his profession.
PO-9
Become aware of project management and workplace applications related to Energy Systems.
PO-10
Knows the basic electrical concepts. Circuit solutions related to electrical circuits are realized.
PO-11
By learning the concepts related to thermodynamics, makes the necessary analysis and calculations.
PO-12
Gains knowledge of biomass and energy production.
PO-13
Understands the importance of renewable energy sources
PO-14
Have knowledge about the production, maintenance and repair of solar panels and explain the method of generating electrical energy from solar energy.
PO-15
Knows the basic laws and units of physics. It can perform transformations between energies using these rules.
PO-16
Gains knowledge of the structure, maintenance and repair of wind turbines. Explain the method of electrical energy produced by wind turbines.
PO-17
Knows the method of generating energy from hydrogen energy and knows the necessary steps for energy production.
PO-18
Gains knowledge of semiconductor circuit elements used in the field of power electronics.
PO-19
Having the necessary information regarding energy management strategies in Turkey and the world.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
Have information about solar energy
LO-2
Gains knowledge of the production and design of solar panels
LO-3
Knows electricity generation techniques from solar energy.
LO-4
Learns the legal legislation on electricity generation from solar energy in our country.
LO-5
Follows technological and scientific developments and constantly renews itself.