CAS Module 1: Fundamentals of Photovoltaic Systems
Die Photovoltaik-Industrie agiert in einem internationalen Umfeld. Dem Studierenden werden aktuelle Inhalte realitätsnah vermittelt. Mit Dozenten und Mitstudierenden hat er die Möglichkeit sich international zu vernetzen. Dafür wird das Curriculum Solar Energy Engineering weltweit angeboten, Studierende aus der ganzen Welt zugelassen und der Kurs in englischer Sprache gelehrt.
Content
CAS Module 1 Fundamentals of Photovoltaic Systems consists of two courses with a total workload equivalent to 10 ECTS credit points, focusing on the fundamental physical processes of solar cells and photovoltaic systems.
Learning Goals
- Fundamentals of Solar Cells
This course covers the fundamental physical processes of photovoltaic energy conversion which is an essential prerequisite for all scientific and technological activities in photovoltaics. - Fundamentals of Photovoltaic Systems
This course gives a wide overview on multiple considerations related to the design, installation and optimization of photovoltaic (PV) systems on the field. The knowledge provided in this course is a valuable assistance in order to understand the interaction of several system components as well as their influence on PV energy production.
Pilot Phase and Administrative Information
Apply now! Pilotphase starts June 2, 2014. Application deadline is May 26, 2014.
You will work closely with the project administrators, give feedback and help evaluating the module. During pilot phase there are no tuition fees in this module.
Upon successful completion of the module of the pilot phase you will receive an attendance certificate of the University of Freiburg indicating the number ECTS credit points and the content of the module.
The Curriculum Solar Energy Engineering is part of the project “Freiräume für wissenschaftliche Weiterbildung – Windows for Continuing Education” at the University of Freiburg and is financially supported by the “Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung” (Federal Ministry of Education and Research) within the Framework “Aufstieg durch Bildung: Offene Hochschulen”. During this early stage your regularly feedback is required in order to evaluate the program.
If you happen to have a very strong background in PV R&D, you might be eligible to skip the first course “Fundamentals of Solar Cells” and start the module in October 2014. An admission committee decides upon your application and the crediting of courses.
Workload
- 10 ECTS credit points (equivalent to a workload of 250 to 300 hours)
- Work on your exercise sheets regularly. Attend the Online Meetings.
- Come to Freiburg at the end of the semester to our Campus Phase, meet lecturers, tutors, and fellow students, and pass each course’s exam.
- During the first run, the module is tested and evaluated. Your feedback is required and well appreciated. Participate in the evaluation.
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