Announcements
The final grades (after all exams) are now available online.
| Class | Date | Content | T | References | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29/9/2009 | Introduction. Brief history of photovoltaics. PV market and outlook. PV in Portugal | Handouts 1 | Refs 1 | |
| 2 | 6/10/2009 | Solar resource. Radiation from the Sun. Atmospheric effects. Insolation maps. Tracking. | Handouts 2 | Refs 2 |
Problems 1 and reference spectra. |
| 3 | 13/10/2009 | Fundamentals. Semiconductor basics. pn junction. Solar cell operation. Design of silicon solar cell. | Handouts 3 | Refs 3 | Some solutions |
| 4 | 20/10/2009 | Photovoltaic technologies. Silicon: feedstock, wafer, cells, modules and other concepts. Other technologies: a-Si. CIGS, CdTe, DSSC. Comparing PV technologies: performance, durability, materials, environmental issues, etc. |
Handouts 4 And DSSC. |
Refs 4 | Problems 2 |
| 5 | 27/10/2009 | Characterization. Spectral response and IV measurements. Degradation tests, reflectance and lifetime measurements and IR imaging. | Handouts 5 | Refs 5 | Some solutions |
| 6 | 3/11/2009 | Photovoltaic systems. PV generator, energy storage and power conditioning. Remote applications: PV economics, rural electrification, water pumping, health care systems. | Handouts 6 | Refs 6 |
Problems 3. PV sizing handouts. |
| 7 | 6/11/2009 | Photovoltaics systems (part 2). Building integrated PV. Concentration PV systems. | Handouts 7 | Refs 7 | Some solutions |
| 8 | 10/11/2009 | Lab & field work (1) | Calendar for each group (updated version) | A shorter version of AM1.5 might be useful | Paper template. |
| 9 | 17/11/2009 | Lab & field work (2) | |||
| 10 | 24/11/2009 | Lab & field work (3) | |||
| 1/12/2009 | Deadline for PV System Design homework. | Grades | PV system design homework: some tips | ||
| 11 | 15/12/2009 | Lab & field work (4) | |||
| 18/12/2009 | Deadline for Lab & field reports. | ||||
| 18/12/2009 | Test (3pm) | Self assessment quiz: the study guide | |||
| 19/1/2010 (8.2.23) | Advanced topics presentations | Advanced topics - group listings (draft) |