Renewable Energy Systems

  1. Solar Energy Systems
    1. Solar Radiation Fundamentals
      1. Solar Physics and Radiation
        1. Solar Spectrum Characteristics
          1. Electromagnetic Radiation Principles
            1. Extraterrestrial Solar Radiation
              1. Atmospheric Effects on Solar Radiation
              2. Solar Irradiance Concepts
                1. Direct Normal Irradiance
                  1. Diffuse Horizontal Irradiance
                    1. Global Horizontal Irradiance
                      1. Plane of Array Irradiance
                      2. Solar Geometry
                        1. Earth-Sun Relationships
                          1. Solar Declination
                            1. Hour Angle
                              1. Solar Angles
                                1. Solar Zenith Angle
                                  1. Solar Azimuth Angle
                                    1. Solar Elevation Angle
                                    2. Sunrise and Sunset Calculations
                                    3. Solar Resource Assessment
                                      1. Solar Radiation Measurement
                                        1. Pyranometers
                                          1. Pyrheliometers
                                            1. Photodiodes
                                            2. Data Collection Methods
                                              1. Solar Resource Databases
                                                1. Site-Specific Assessment
                                              2. Photovoltaic Technology
                                                1. Photovoltaic Effect Principles
                                                  1. Semiconductor Physics Basics
                                                    1. Photon Absorption
                                                      1. Electron-Hole Pair Generation
                                                        1. Charge Separation and Collection
                                                        2. Solar Cell Physics
                                                          1. Band Theory of Solids
                                                            1. P-N Junction Formation
                                                              1. Built-in Electric Field
                                                                1. Current-Voltage Characteristics
                                                                  1. Fill Factor and Efficiency
                                                                  2. Solar Cell Technologies
                                                                    1. Crystalline Silicon Technologies
                                                                      1. Monocrystalline Silicon Cells
                                                                        1. Czochralski Process
                                                                          1. Performance Characteristics
                                                                            1. Manufacturing Considerations
                                                                            2. Polycrystalline Silicon Cells
                                                                              1. Casting Process
                                                                                1. Performance Characteristics
                                                                                  1. Cost Advantages
                                                                                2. Thin-Film Technologies
                                                                                  1. Amorphous Silicon
                                                                                    1. Cadmium Telluride
                                                                                      1. Copper Indium Gallium Selenide
                                                                                        1. Manufacturing Processes
                                                                                          1. Performance Comparison
                                                                                          2. Advanced Solar Cell Technologies
                                                                                            1. Perovskite Solar Cells
                                                                                              1. Organic Photovoltaics
                                                                                                1. Multi-Junction Solar Cells
                                                                                                  1. Bifacial Solar Cells
                                                                                                    1. Concentrated Photovoltaics
                                                                                                  2. PV Module Design and Performance
                                                                                                    1. Module Construction
                                                                                                      1. Cell Interconnection
                                                                                                        1. Encapsulation Materials
                                                                                                          1. Glass and Backsheet
                                                                                                            1. Junction Boxes
                                                                                                            2. Electrical Characteristics
                                                                                                              1. Current-Voltage Curves
                                                                                                                1. Power-Voltage Curves
                                                                                                                  1. Temperature Coefficients
                                                                                                                    1. Irradiance Effects
                                                                                                                    2. Module Degradation and Reliability
                                                                                                                      1. Degradation Mechanisms
                                                                                                                        1. Performance Warranties
                                                                                                                          1. Testing Standards
                                                                                                                      2. PV System Components
                                                                                                                        1. PV Array Design
                                                                                                                          1. Series and Parallel Connections
                                                                                                                            1. String Configuration
                                                                                                                              1. Array Sizing Calculations
                                                                                                                                1. Shading Analysis and Mitigation
                                                                                                                                2. Power Conditioning Equipment
                                                                                                                                  1. String Inverters
                                                                                                                                    1. Central Inverters
                                                                                                                                      1. Microinverters
                                                                                                                                        1. Power Optimizers
                                                                                                                                          1. Maximum Power Point Tracking
                                                                                                                                          2. Mounting and Tracking Systems
                                                                                                                                            1. Fixed-Tilt Mounting
                                                                                                                                              1. Single-Axis Tracking
                                                                                                                                                1. Dual-Axis Tracking
                                                                                                                                                  1. Roof-Mounted Systems
                                                                                                                                                    1. Ground-Mounted Systems
                                                                                                                                                    2. Balance of System Components
                                                                                                                                                      1. DC and AC Disconnect Switches
                                                                                                                                                        1. Combiner Boxes
                                                                                                                                                          1. Monitoring Systems
                                                                                                                                                            1. Grounding Equipment
                                                                                                                                                              1. Overcurrent Protection
                                                                                                                                                            2. PV System Types and Applications
                                                                                                                                                              1. Grid-Connected Systems
                                                                                                                                                                1. Utility-Scale Solar Plants
                                                                                                                                                                  1. Distributed Generation
                                                                                                                                                                    1. Net Metering Concepts
                                                                                                                                                                      1. Grid Interconnection Requirements
                                                                                                                                                                      2. Off-Grid Systems
                                                                                                                                                                        1. Stand-Alone System Design
                                                                                                                                                                          1. Battery Storage Integration
                                                                                                                                                                            1. Charge Controller Types
                                                                                                                                                                              1. Load Management
                                                                                                                                                                              2. Hybrid Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                1. PV-Diesel Hybrid Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                  1. PV-Wind Hybrid Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                    1. System Control Strategies
                                                                                                                                                                                  2. Solar Thermal Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Solar Thermal Principles
                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Heat Transfer Mechanisms
                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Collector Efficiency
                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Thermal Losses
                                                                                                                                                                                          2. Low-Temperature Solar Thermal
                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Flat-Plate Collectors
                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Collector Components
                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Heat Transfer Analysis
                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Performance Optimization
                                                                                                                                                                                                  2. Evacuated Tube Collectors
                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Heat Pipe Technology
                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Direct Flow Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Performance Advantages
                                                                                                                                                                                                        2. Solar Water Heating Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Active Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Passive Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. System Sizing
                                                                                                                                                                                                              2. Solar Space Heating
                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Air Heating Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Hydronic Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Seasonal Storage
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  2. Concentrating Solar Power
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Concentration Principles
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Optical Efficiency
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Thermal Receiver Design
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. CSP Technologies
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Parabolic Trough Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Solar Power Towers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Parabolic Dish Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Linear Fresnel Reflectors
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  2. Heat Transfer Fluids
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Synthetic Oils
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Molten Salts
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Steam Generation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        2. Thermal Energy Storage
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Sensible Heat Storage
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Latent Heat Storage
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Thermochemical Storage

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