ECEN 467: Harnessing Solar Energy: Optics, Photovoltaics and Thermal Systems
Course Description
Credits 4.
3 Lecture Hours.
3 Lab Hours.Solar radiation characteristics and measurement; optical coatings including reflection, transmission, absorption and emissivity; concentrating optics, tracking and etendue limit; photovoltaic cells, modules and systems overview; introduction to solar thermal systems.Prerequisites:Grade of C or better inECENĀ 322andECENĀ 370; junior or senior classification.