This course covers the basics of an off-grid system and introduces the power grid. It covers generation stations, electrical substations, high voltage transmission lines, distribution stations, and distribution lines. Please note that this reservation is only to buy the certificate and not to participate in the course. To join the course please register through this webpage.
Certificate Solar Energy Systems
- You learn to design and build solar off-grid system
- You learn to assess the technical and economic aspects of solar off-grid systems
- You can understand the fundamentals of AC power supply
- You understand the challenges of renewable energy integration for the power grid
Termine / Veranstaltungsort / Kosten
| Termin | Veranstaltungsort | Kosten |
|---|---|---|
| laufend buchbar Artikel-Nr.: UFR-PVIT-ZERT-SES-Lauf23 | Online | 25,00 € |
Veranstalter und Veranstaltungsort
Veranstalter
University of FreiburgDepartment of Sustainable Systems Engineering - INATECH
Veranstaltungsort
OnlineZielgruppe und Voraussetzungen
Zielgruppe
Pre-career and continuing education PV professionalsTeilnahmevoraussetzungen
Please note that this reservation is only to buy the certificate and not to participate in the course. To join the course please register through this webpage.Inhalte und Lernziele
Inhalte
The course Solar Energy Systems covers the following topics:1. Off-grid Solar Electricity:
- Energy Poverty and Electricity Access
- Photovoltaic Modules for Off-grid Applications
- Batteries for Off-grid Applications
- Charge Controllers and Maximum Power Point Tracking
- Electrical Loads: Lighting, Water Pumping, Cooling, and Cooking
- System Design with Software Tools
- Mounting / Installation of PV components
- Operation &Maintenance
2. Introduction to Power Grids:
- Concept of AC Power Supply
- Three-phase Electric Circuits
- Mini-grids and Micro-grids
- Structure and Elements of Power Grids
- Grid Operation and Ancillary Services
- Renewable Energy Integration to the Power Grid
Lernziele
After finishing the course, participants should be able to:- Design and build their solar off-grid system.
- Program their charge controller and control a solar mini-grid.
- Understand grid loads of an off-grid system and their effects on the system.
- Work out an operation and maintenance plan for an off-grid system.
- Assess the technical and economic aspects of solar off-grid systems.
- Understand the fundamentals of AC power supply
- Describe the components and structure of an electrical power systems.
- Explain the principles of frequency control in an mini-grid and the utility grid
- Formulate the power flow problem for small grid structures.
- Understand voltage control for simple examples.
- Describe the challenges of renewable energy integration for the power grid
Format, Abschluss, Qualitätssicherung
Lehr- / Lernformat
Online
Creditpoints (ECTS)
3
Sprache
English
Termine und Fristen
Anmeldefrist
Booking of the certificate is possible all year round.Dozent*innen
Prof. Dr. Volker Wachenfeld
Hochschule Biberach
Leonhard Probst
Universität Freiburg, Institut für Mikrosystemtechnik
Hochschule Biberach
Leonhard Probst
Universität Freiburg, Institut für Mikrosystemtechnik
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Was sagen die anderen?
Receiving a degree from an all-time leading country in Solar Energy Technology is a privilege - that anyone who knows the field- would be looking forward to. The expertise of our professors from Uni Freiburg and Fraunhofer is palpable and reassuring.
I do believe it is the responsibility of those like us who have access to this technology, access to research facilities and to scientific knowledge, to use all these resources in order to improve the quality life for all those around us. What we are doing, what we will do from now on, will definitely have a major impact in our planet and society.
This program offers access to state-of-the-art technology at the Fraunhofer Institute, knowledge from top experts in the field, combined with a great supporting team! An experience you wouldn’t find somewhere else.
