主题
我们将研究太阳能光电压系统的作用，重点在独立运作系统。同学们在6小时课程后，能有能力为美国任何地方设计一个第一阶段、概念上的独立系统的能力。课程将包含成本和利润评价，并将任何可得的政府补助列入考量，以及介绍硬件设施和运作情形。
阅读
阅读课堂发给的资料。
相关资源
有许多网站可供参考，及下载参考资料和数据作为练习。
评分
整学期的长期计划，建构完整的练习，将占成绩的80%。课程参与占50%，没有期末考试。
Topics
We will study the behavior of photovoltaic solar energy systems, focusing on the behavior of "stand-alone" systems. Students, by the end of this 6 hour course, will be able to do a first order, conceptual design of a stand-alone system for a location anywhere in the US. This will include estimation of costs and benefits, taking into account any available government subsidies. Introduction to the hardware elements and their behavior.
Readings
Readings handed out in class.
Other Resources
Many web sites will be referenced and data downloaded for use in exercises.
Grading
A semester long project, which progressively builds on a set of exercises, will count 80%. In class participation will count 50%. There is no final exam.
