EET 120 - Renewable Energy Systems (RES) Site Analysis and Design

• CLO#1: Demonstrate the basic principles, rationale and strategies for sizing stand-alone PV versus utility-interactive PV systems and prepare one-line electrical diagrams for PV systems to indicate applicable component connections.
• CLO#2: Document the power usage and time of use for various electrical loads and determine the peak power demand and energy consumption over a given period of time; apply Ohm’s Law and conductor properties to calculate the voltage drop for PV source circuits.
• CLO#3: Apply nameplate specifications on PV modules, balance of components in determining the allowable system voltage limits, selection of wire sizing of conductors, over current protection, disconnects, and appropriate safety interfaces (grounding points, fault protection, and voltage drop percentages). (ILO: Quantitative Literacy and Reasoning)
• CLO#4: Demonstrate the PV module DC nameplate output, list the de-rating factors and other system losses, and their typical values, and calculate the resulting effect on AC power and energy production, using both calculations and online software applications.
• CLO#5: Use specialized equipment, resources, and software to determine and measure solar radiation, solar irradiance, earth-sun relationships, factors for placement of PV systems and factors for reducing or enhancing production.
• CLO#6: Demonstrate proper personal and equipment safety procedures when designing and installing PV systems related to OSHA standards including article 690 of the National Electrical Code. Recognize the principles of electrical hazards associated with PV systems, including electric shock and arc flash.