Solar Photovoltaic
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Solar Photovoltaic Syllabus — Unit-wise Content
The official GTU curriculum for Solar Photovoltaic (subject code 4346401) as prescribed for RE · Semester 4 divides the course into 4 units, covering 25 listed topics. The unit-wise breakdown below is read from the GTU syllabus document for this subject code, so you can check what the course actually covers before deciding which papers to attempt.
Download the official syllabus PDF (4346401)Unit 1 Solar Energy Fundamentals
- 1.1. Overview of semiconductor materials used in solar cells (e.g., silicon).
- 1.2. VI (current-voltage) characteristics of Solar Photo voltaic.
- 1.3. Detailed discussion of various types of solar cells, such as: a) Crystalline silicon b) Thin-film technologies c) Emerging technologies like perovskite solar cells.
- 1.4. Understanding key electrical parameters: short-circuit current, open-circuit voltage, fill factor, and maximum power point.
- 1.5. solar radiation measuring instrument: Pyranometer & Pyrheliometer.
- 1.6. Solar power Curve and Types of Solar PV generating system.
- 1.7. Advantages and disadvantages of solar PV system.
Unit 2 PV System Components
- 2.1. Introduction to key components that make up a PV system.
- 2.2. Battery & Inverter selection, sizing, and design.
- 2.3. Role of charge controllers in managing battery charging.
- 2.4. Electrical connections in a PV system.
- 2.5. Arrangement and orientation of PV panels.
- 2.6. Mitigating environmental challenges like dust and extreme weather.
- 2.7. Sizing PV components to match energy demand.
- 2.8. introduction and Case study of Production of Power based on available land size Code: 4346401 Topics and Sub-topics
Unit 3 Solar PV Installation- Maintenance
- 3.1. Safety standards and guidelines for working with electrical systems.
- 3.2. Tools required for the installation and maintenance of PV systems.
- 3.3. Step-by-step guide to safely install solar panels, inverters, and balance of system components.
- 3.4. Wiring solar panels, inverters, and charge controllers. Ensuring proper electrical connections and adherence to electrical codes.
- 3.5. Installation of mounting structures and tracking systems.
- 3.6. Routine maintenance tasks to ensure system longevity and performance. Cleaning, inspection, and upkeep of system components.
- 3.7. Case studies of common problems and their solutions.
Unit 4 Environmental Benefits & Policies
- 4.1. Grid connected solar roof top solar program, objectives, CFA for different sectors
- 4.2. Grid connected solar power projects
- 4.3. PM KUSUM Scheme, incentives, Feeder level solarization scheme
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