Maricopa Community Colleges  WRT170   19992-20086 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 07/22/08
WRT170 19992-20086 LEC 2 Credit(s) 2 Period(s)
Introduction To Photovoltaics
Overview of photovoltaic technology, including applications and marketing strategies. Data collection techniques. Basic concepts of design, operation, and performance of photovoltaic systems. Includes site visits to photovoltaic systems in Phoenix area.
Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
WRT170   19992-20086 Introduction To Photovoltaics
1. Explain specific concepts related to solar technology. (I)
2. Describe solar technology applications. (II)
3. Demonstrate data gathering of solar technology information using actual data and computer simulations. (III)
4. Explain the use of solar technology in the Phoenix area. (IV)
5. Describe the current market trends for solar technologies. (V)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
WRT170   19992-20086 Introduction To Photovoltaics
    I. Technical Concepts
        A. Technology options
          1. crystal polycrystal and concentrator technologies
          2. raw materials consumption
          3. manufacturing
        B. System Configuration
          1. Utility system configuration
          2. Future options
        C. Grid/Off-grid
          1. grid
          2. off-grid
      II. Applications
          A. Building integrated photovoltaic system
          B. Customer site
          C. Off-grid/remote
        III. Data Gathering
            A. Overview of data acquisition
              1. types of information
              2. why information is collected
            B. Data acquisition lab study
            C. Computer simulations
          IV. Site Visits
              A. South mountain community college lab
              B. Desert house
              C. Other locations
            V. Market Trends
                A. Overview of photovoltaic module markets
                B. Market initiatives
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