Photovoltaic effect was known since early years of XX century, but Photovoltaic technology was only used as a last option and only for remote projects such as satellites where no other source or energy was available.
During last decade of XXth century and thanks to the continuously decreasing price of PV panels, photovoltaic systems were slowly growing from isolated off-grid applications to the popular source of energy that is today.
As part of international climate emergency declaration (December, 2016), European Green Deal is a set of policy initiatives that pretends Europe to be a climate neutral in 2050. In this context renewable energies have grown exponentially and so will do for the following decades.
As the photovoltaic industry rapidly grows, it demands for skilled and technically well-trained workers. Veteran workers from different areas who experiment low demand of their expertise due to the always incoming waves or new technologies; young students who look for a professional education with real job opportunities may find in photovoltaic technology and industry and area that worth the effort.
The following course is intended for anyone interested in recycling their expertise, a first step for young students to explore photovoltaics and to open a door for people belonging to economically and socially handicapped groups. The modules of this course prominently emphasize and understand of the significance of inclusivity in today’s global society the vital themes of diversity, awareness, and gender inclusion. The modules are designed to integrate the critical themes of diversity, awareness, and gender inclusion. Recognizing that the field of renewable energy intersects with various societal aspects, the course content explicitly addresses the importance of diverse perspectives and inclusivity. Through this comprehensive approach, students not only gain technical expertise in photovoltaic systems but also develop the skills and awareness needed to drive positive change in an increasingly diverse and dynamic world.
| COURSE TITLE | Bridge the Gap: Photovoltaic Systems |
| COURSE PLATFORM | Moodle |
| COURSE WEB | http://ecovem.ieectqai.uned.es/moodle2/ |
| ACCESS INFORMATION | Self-registration. Previously, students must create an account in the platform. |
| PROVIDER INSTITUTION | UNED |
| PROVIDER CONTACT | name: Felix Garcia-Loro email: fgarcialoro@ieec.uned.es |
| TEACHERS | T1- Manuel Castro T2- Felix Garcia-Loro T3- Elio SanCristobal T4- Rosario Gil |
| TYPE OF COURSE | ☒ On-line (stand-alone) |
| DATES EXPECTED OPENING | September 15th, 2023 |
| DATES AVAILABILITY | ☒ 365 days accessible |
| WORKLOAD STUDENT | 90 hours |
| ECTS | 3 |
| ECVET points | 3 |
| TYPE OF TRAINING | ☒ Continuous VET |
| EQF LEVELS | ☒ EQF 4 ☒ EQF 5 |
| LANGUAGES | ☒ English |
| MAIN SUBJECT | ☒ System design ☒ Fundamentals of microelectronics manufacturing ☒ Microelectronics for a greener economy |
| COURSE DESCRIPTION | Photovoltaic effect was known since early years of XX century, but Photovoltaic technology was only used as a last option and only for remote projects such as satellites where no other source or energy was available. During last decade of XXth century and thanks to the continuously decreasing price of PV panels, photovoltaic systems were slowly growing from isolated off-grid applications to the popular source of energy that is today. As part of international climate emergency declaration (December, 2016), European Green Deal is a set of policy initiatives that pretends Europe to be a climate neutral in 2050. In this context renewable energies have grown exponentially and so will do for the following decades. As the photovoltaic industry rapidly grows, it demands for skilled and technically well-trained workers. Veteran workers from different areas who experiment low demand of their expertise due to the always incoming waves or new technologies; young students who look for a professional education with real job opportunities may find in photovoltaic technology and industry and area that worth the effort. The following course is intended for anyone interested in recycling their expertise, a first step for young students to explore photovoltaics and to open a door for people belonging to economically and socially handicapped groups. The modules of this course prominently emphasize and understand of the significance of inclusivity in today’s global society the vital themes of diversity, awareness, and gender inclusion. The modules are designed to integrate the critical themes of diversity, awareness, and gender inclusion. Recognizing that the field of renewable energy intersects with various societal aspects, the course content explicitly addresses the importance of diverse perspectives and inclusivity. Through this comprehensive approach, students not only gain technical expertise in photovoltaic systems but also develop the skills and awareness needed to drive positive change in an increasingly diverse and dynamic world. |
| KEYWORDS | KW1- Solar Energy KW2- Photovoltaic cell KW3- Photovoltaic system KW4- Inverter KW5- Renewable energy |
| LEARNING OBJECTIVES | LO1: Understand solar energy fundamentals. LO2: Understand the photovoltaic principle as well as the opportunities and limitations of the technology. LO3: Identify the different PV cell technologies. LO4: To develop a comprehensive technological understanding in solar PV system components. LO5: Identify key design parameters to help design and simulate the performance of a solar PV system. |