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Lecturer(s)
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Course content
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1. solar radiation, physical basics, usage of solar radiation on Earth, basic quantities for solar systems design and calculation 2. map of solar systems, passive solar systems, solar architecture, thrombe wall 3. low temperature solar systems, systems for hot water heating, heat storage, cooperation with other sources 4. high temperature solar systems, tower and park solar power stations, energy storage, cooperation with conventional energy sources 5. physical principle and theory of photovoltaic phenomenon 6. basic features of photovoltaic cells, VA characteristic, VA characteristic dependence on other quantities 7. silicon photovoltaic cell technology 8. higher generations photovoltaic cells technology 9. construction and production of photovoltaic cells and panels 10. design and properties of static and tracking photovoltaic systems, concentrator systems, efficiency improvement 11. measurement and monitoring on photovoltaic systems, diagnostic methods used in manufacturing process and operation of PV systems 12. grid on, grid off operation of photovoltaic systems, energy storage, connecting photovoltaic systems to the grid 13. non-conventional ways of solar energy usage, important solar installations in the CR and in the world, economics and legislative of solar systems
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Lecture with practical applications, Multimedia supported teaching, Students' portfolio
- Contact hours
- 52 hours per semester
- Preparation for an examination (30-60)
- 40 hours per semester
- Presentation preparation (report) (1-10)
- 10 hours per semester
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| Knowledge |
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| knowledge of basic mathematical and physical aparatus and measurements methods of electrical and non electrical values |
| to define basic electrical engineering concepts and laws |
| to explain physical principles of electrical energy production and basic thermodynamic quantities, events, laws and cycles |
| to describe concept of electrical power system and particular components |
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| to apply university mathematics and physic on analyzed issue |
| to apply basic calculation and simulation software |
| Competences |
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| learning outcomes |
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| Knowledge |
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| to describe basic feature of solar radiation and its energy usage |
| to explain basic types and features of solar passive systems |
| to explain function of low temperature and high temperature solar systems |
| to illustrate principles of photovoltaic phenomenon |
| to describe partical types of photovoltaic cells |
| to describe PV cells and panels manufacturing technology |
| to explain principle of photovoltaic systems design and operation |
| to describe diagnostic and measurement methods in solar technic |
| Skills |
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| to evaluate energy potential in locations |
| to implement simplified solar passive system design |
| to design and evaluate low temperature solar system |
| to design and evaluate photovoltaic system |
| to practice particular measurements on photovoltaic systems |
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| teaching methods |
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| Knowledge |
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| Interactive lecture |
| Multimedia supported teaching |
| Students' portfolio |
| Skills |
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| Lecture with visual aids |
| Practicum |
| Laboratory work |
| Individual study |
| Competences |
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| Lecture supplemented with a discussion |
| Practicum |
| Multimedia supported teaching |
| assessment methods |
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| Knowledge |
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| Combined exam |
| Individual presentation at a seminar |
| Skills |
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| Oral exam |
| Skills demonstration during practicum |
| Competences |
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| Combined exam |
| Individual presentation at a seminar |
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Recommended literature
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C. Nelson, Vaughn ; Starcher, Kenneth L. Introduction to Renewable Energy. Introduction to Renewable Energy, 2015. ISBN 9781498701938.
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Cihelka, Jaromír. Solární tepelná technika. 1. vyd. Praha : Tomáš Malina, 1994. ISBN 80-900759-5-9.
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Haselhuhn, Ralf. Fotovoltaika : budovy jako zdroj proudu. Ostrava, 2011. ISBN 978-80-86167-33-6.
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Henze, Andreas; Hillebrand, Werner. Elektrický proud ze slunce : fotovoltaika v praxi : technika, přehled trhu, návody ke stavbě. 1. vyd. Ostrava : HEL, 2000. ISBN 80-86167-12-7.
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Krieg, Bernhard. Elektřina ze Slunce : Fotovoltaika v teorii a praxi. 1. čes. vyd. Ostrava : HEL, 1993.
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Ladener, Heinz; Späte, Frank. Solární zařízení. 1. vyd. Praha : Grada Publishing, 2003. ISBN 80-247-0362-9.
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Libra, Poulek. Solární energie. CZU Praha, 2005.
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Schulz, Heinz. Teplo ze slunce a země : energeticky úsporné topné systémy s podzemními zásobníky tepla, slunečními absorbéry a tepelnými čerpadly. 1. čes. vyd. Ostrava (HEL), 1999. ISBN 80-86167-09-7.
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