RNEW 1210 - Solar Energy Lab

Credit Hours: 1.00
(1 contact hr)
RNEW-1210 is a laboratory course that introduces students to the practical application of solar energy. A variety of hands-on activities are included. South Campus.

Prerequisites:
None

OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES
Outcome 1: Upon completion of the course, students will be able to define and discuss the design of solar photovoltaic energy system.

Objectives:

Identify the major components of a photovoltaic generation system.
Recognize and demonstrate understanding of applicable solar power regulations and legislation.
Determine the PV panel specifications and configurations to meet the project requirements.
Identify and select system components based on project requirements.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of the course, students will be able to define and discuss the installation of a solar photovoltaic energy system.

Objectives:

Connect the photovoltaic panel to common protective/control devices.
Configure and adjust panels to achieve necessary voltage/current/power requirements.
Correlate light intensity-to-power generation.
Supply DC & AC load with the array system.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of the course, students will be able to define and discuss an off-grid residential photovoltaic energy system.

Objectives:

Battery configurations.
Battery charge/discharge rates.
Implementation of excess capacity management/auxiliary loads.
System efficiency (charge/discharge rates vs. inverter output).

COMMON DEGREE OUTCOMES
(Bulleted outcomes apply to the course)

1. The graduate can integrate the knowledge and technological skills necessary to be a successful learner.

2. The graduate can demonstrate how to think competently.

3. The graduate can demonstrate how to employ mathematical knowledge.

The graduate can demonstrate how to communicate competently.

The graduate is sensitive to issues relating to a diverse, global society.

COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE
Lab 1 - Introduction to PV Panels

Lab 2 - Testing Under Load & Effects of Lighting Angle

Lab 3 - Preparing and Connecting Array to Storage System

Lab 4 - External Voltage Regulator/Load Diverter Operation & Generating AC Output

Primary Faculty
Richter, Lisa
Secondary Faculty

Associate Dean
Pawlowski, Timothy

Official Course Syllabus - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088