The Renewable Energy Industry in CARIFORUM Countries

COURSE COURSE TITLE

CREDITS COURSE

COURSE

PRE-REQUISITE

CODE

DESCRIPTION

ASSESSMENT

REPV2001

Solar Photovoltaic Systems

4

The course will cover the design of photovoltaic systems, with an emphasis on residential scale systems for both stand alone and grid connected systems. Students will learn about the function and operation of various Photovoltaic (PV) system components, including inverters, batteries and DC- DC converters. Students will obtain an in-depth understanding of the main design decisions required for planning an effective and efficient PV installation. installation and maintenance of small wind turbines. The course begins with the internationally accepted best practices and procedures for the design and implementation of a Wind Resource Assessment (WRA). The course covers the Darrieus and Savonius style small wind turbines but places an emphasis on the Horizontal Axis Wind Turbine (HAWT). The course explores the different technologies and designs used in the electric generator, the controller and the power electronics associated with a small HAWT. The course also exposes courses attendees to industry grade Wind Resource Assessment simulation software The course covers the technology, design,

Quizzes: 20 % Laboratory exercises: 20% Software Simulation: 20% Final Examination: 40%

Science for Technicians - ELEC1016

Electrical Principles 1 – ELEC1002

REWS2001 Wind Energy Systems

3

Software Simulation: 20% Final Examination: 40%

Vehicles REEM2001

189

The Renewable Energy Industry in CARIFORUM Countries