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SE 6301
Compulsory for MSc:
No
Fee:
M 4000.00
Solar Photovoltaic Systems
Students will be able to design and assess small solar PV home systems for domestic applications, off-grid systems for village-wide mini-grids and larger utility-scale systems for grid-connection.
Facilitators
Prof. Molibeli Taele（https://erc.nul.ls/facilitators/prof-molibeli-taele/）
Mr. Sebota Mokeke（https://erc.nul.ls/facilitators/mr-sebota-mokeke/）
Mr. Moruti Kao（https://erc.nul.ls/facilitators/mr-moruti-kao/）
Dates
Course Starts:
07/09/2026
Major Assignment Deadline:
27/09/2026
Major Assignment Deadline:
11/10/2026
Outcomes | Hard(H) And Soft(S) Skills
H# 1: Assess the potential of solar resource at identified sites for PV installations (Renewable Energy Principles, Data Analysis)
H# 2: Model the instantaneous power output of the PV generator under arbitrary in-situ weather conditions (Modelling and Forecasting, Renewable Energy Principles)
H# 3: Evaluate hybrid solar systems for specific application and geographic locations using computer simulation and optimization tools (Modelling)
H# 4: Determine appropriate size of PV system components (PV modules, battery bank, inverters, charge controllers) for given load profiles (System Design, Grid and Off-Grid Systems)
H# 5: Design appropriate code-compliant configurations for PV systems and equipment for installation (System Design, Grid and Off-grid Systems)
H# 6: Analyze the performance and operating characteristics of an installed PV system and components (System Maintenance, Grid and Off-Grid Systems)
H# 7: Analyse socio-economic and environmental impact of solar PV projects to promote societal acceptance (Gender and Socio-Economic Dynamics, Problem Solving, Energy Access)