Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering

EEE 425 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name

Photovoltaic Power Systems

Code	Semester	Theory (hour/week)	Application/Lab (hour/week)	Local Credits	ECTS
EEE 425	SPRING	2	2	3	6

Prerequisites	None
Course Language	English
Course Type	ELECTIVE_COURSE
Course Level	First Cycle
Mode of Delivery	Face-To-Face
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course	Lecture and Presentation Problem Solving Simulation Application:Experiment. Laboratory
National Occupational Classification Code	-
Course Coordinator	Prof. Dr. Aydın Akan
Course Lecturer(s)	Prof. Dr. Zafer Aydoğmuş
Assistant(s)	-

Course Objectives

The aim of this course is to explain the basics of energy production with solar energy which has an important place among the energy sources of the subject. It aims to develop the basic principles of photovoltaic (PV) technology solar radiation important angle definitions and photovoltaic power efficiency design. In this course basic concepts of photovoltaic cells and equivalent circuits will be learned. The freedoms used in PV systems and the DC-AC PWM inverter section will be implemented using MATLAB/Simulink. In addition you will be provided with the knowledge and features to be able to design and plan real photovoltaic projects with software widely used by engineers researchers and solar energy professionals and to be able to follow new technologies. At the end of this subject they will be able to document the design application and conversion of photovoltaic energy systems.

Learning Outcomes

The students who succeeded in this course;

Name	Description	PC Sub	* Contribution Level
Name	Description	PC Sub	1	2	3	4	5
LO1	Will have information about renewable energy sources and the importance of solar energy.	1.5		X
LO2	Know the role of solar radiation in energy production and important angle definitions.	1.5		X
LO3	It will define the basic principles of PV power systems.	1.5		X
LO4	Will know the components and working mechanisms of photovoltaic systems.	1.5			X
LO5	Will be able to simulate a photovoltaic system using MATLAB/Simulink.	1.4		X
LO6	Will be able to design and simulate solar energy projects with appropriate software.	2		X
LO7	Will be able to evaluate innovations and developments in PV technologies.	5.1		X

Course Description

The course will describe basic physics and application characteristics of photovoltaic cells/panels MPPT operation inverters battery types and their charging algorithms an in-depth exploration of the principles design methodologies and real-world applications of photovoltaic (PV) power systems

Related Sustainable Development Goals

Course Category	Core Courses
	Major Area Courses	X
	Supportive Courses
	Media and Managment Skills Courses
	Transferable Skill Courses

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week	Subjects	Required Materials	Learning Outcome
1	Course Introduction, Energy, History of PV Systems, Solar Radiation	Y. A. Jieb and E. Hossain, “Photovoltaic Systems Fundamentals and Applications”, Springer, 2021, Ch. 1.	LO1
2	Solar Radiation, Cell Properties and System Design	Y. A. Jieb and E. Hossain, “Photovoltaic Systems Fundamentals and Applications”, Springer, 2021, Ch. 2,3.	LO2
3	Solar System Components, Batteries, Charge Controllers	Y. A. Jieb and E. Hossain, “Photovoltaic Systems Fundamentals and Applications”, Springer, 2021, Ch. 4.	LO3
4	PV Array Simulation Using Mathematical Modeling in MATLAB/Simulink	www.mathworks.com	LO5
5	Creating I-V curves using Solar Cell and PV Array Models in MATLAB/Simulink	www.mathworks.com	LO5
6	Solar System Components, Inverters and DC-AC PWM Inverter Modeling with PV Connection in MATLAB/Simulink	www.mathworks.com	LO5
7	PV System Sizing and Cost Calculation		LO4
8	Midterm Exam	Lecture Notes	-
9	PVsyst Software Design for Photovoltaic Systems-I	PVsyst Software	LO6
10	PVsyst Software Design for Photovoltaic Systems-II	PVsyst Software	LO6
11	Project-1 Presentations		-
12	PVSOL Software Design for Photovoltaic Systems-I	PVsyst Software	LO6
13	PVSOL Software Design for Photovoltaic Systems-II	PVsyst Software	LO6
14	Project-2 Presentations		-
15	Semester Review		-
16	Final Exam		-

Course Notes/Textbooks	Y. A. Jieb and E. Hossain “Photovoltaic Systems Fundamentals and Applications” Springer 2021 ISBN 978-3-030-89779-6
Suggested Readings/Materials	Konrad Mertens "Photovoltaics - Fundamentals Technology and Practice" Wiley 2019 ISBN 978111940049

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities	Number	Weighting	LO1	LO2	LO3	LO4	LO5	LO6	LO7
Presentation / Jury	2	20						X	X
Midterm	1	30	X	X	X	X	X
Final Exam	1	50	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Total	4	100

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities	Number	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Participation	-	-	-
Theoretical Course Hours	16	2	32
Laboratory / Application Hours	16	2	32
Study Hours Out of Class	14	2	28
Field Work	-	-	-
Quizzes / Studio Critiques	-	-	-
Portfolio	-	-	-
Homework / Assignments	-	-	-
Presentation / Jury	2	16	32
Project	-	-	-
Seminar / Workshop	-	-	-
Oral Exams	-	-	-
Midterms	1	24	24
Final Exam	1	32	32
		Total	180

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#	PC Sub	Program Competencies/Outcomes	* Contribution Level
#	PC Sub	Program Competencies/Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	Engineering Knowledge: Knowledge of mathematics, science, basic engineering, computation, and related engineering discipline-specific topics; the ability to apply this knowledge to solve complex engineering problems.
	1	Mathematics
	2	Science
	3	Basic Engineering
	4	Computation		LO5
	5	Related engineering discipline-specific topics		LO1 LO2 LO3	LO4
	6	The ability to apply this knowledge to solve complex engineering problems
2	Problem Analysis: Ability to identify, formulate and analyze complex engineering problems using basic knowledge of science, mathematics and engineering, and considering the UN Sustainable Development Goals relevant to the problem being addressed.			LO6
3	Engineering Design: The ability to devise creative solutions to complex engineering problems; the ability to design complex systems, processes, devices or products to meet current and future needs, considering realistic constraints and conditions.
	1	Ability to design creative solutions to complex engineering problems
	2	Ability to design complex systems, processes, devices or products to meet current and future needs, considering realistic constraints and conditions
4	Use of Techniques and Tools: Ability to select and use appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and computing tools, including estimation and modeling, for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems, while recognizing their limitations.
5	Research and Investigation: Ability to use research methods to investigate complex engineering problems, including literature research, designing and conducting experiments, collecting data, and analyzing and interpreting results.
	1	Literature research for the study of complex engineering problems		LO7
	2	Designing experiments
	3	Ability to use research methods, including conducting experiments, collecting data. analyzing and interpreting results
6	Global Impact of Engineering Practices: Knowledge of the impacts of engineering practices on society, health and safety, economy, sustainability, and the environment, within the context of the UN Sustainable Development Goals; awareness of the legal implications of engineering solutions.
	1	Knowledge of the impacts of engineering practices on society, health and safety, economy, sustainability, and the environment, within the context of the UN Sustainable Development Goals
	2	Awareness of the legal implications of engineering solutions
7	Ethical Behavior: Acting in accordance with the principles of the engineering profession, knowledge about ethical responsibility; awareness of being impartial, without discrimination, and being inclusive of diversity.
	1	Acting in accordance with the principles of the engineering profession, knowledge about ethical responsibility ethical responsibility
	2	Awareness of being impartial and inclusive of diversity, without discriminating on any subject
8	Individual and Teamwork: Ability to work effectively, individually and as a team member or leader on interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote or hybrid).
	1	Ability to work individually and within the discipline
	2	Ability to work effectively as a team member or leader in multidisciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote or hybrid)
9	Verbal and Written Communication: Taking into account the various differences of the target audience (such as education, language, profession) on technical issues.
	1	Ability to communicate verbally
	2	Ability to communicate effectively in writing
10	Project Management: Knowledge of business practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation.
	1	Knowledge of business practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis
	2	Awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation
11	Lifelong Learning: Lifelong learning skills that include being able to learn independently and continuously, adapting to new and developing technologies, and thinking questioningly about technological changes.