| Study programme competencies |
| Code | Study programme competences |
| A7 | CE7 - Have knowledge of the fundamentals, potential, technology, applications and regulations of renewable energy sources |
| A8 | CE8 - Analyze and include renewable energies in different facilities |
| A10 | CE10 - Design and analyze solar harnessing systems |
| A13 | CE13 - Analyze, apply and optimize energy use systems |
| B2 | CB7 - That students know how to apply the knowledge acquired and their ability to solve problems in new or little-known environments within broader (or multidisciplinary) contexts related to their area of study |
| B6 | CG1 - Search and select alternatives considering the best possible solutions |
| B9 | CG4 - Extract, interpret and process information, from different sources, for use in the study and analysis |
| B13 | CG8 - Apply theoretical knowledge to practice |
| B16 | CG11 - Evaluate the application of emerging technologies in the field of energy and the environment |
| C2 | CT2 - Master the oral and written expression and comprehension of a foreign language |
| C3 | CT3 - Use the basic tools of information and communication technologies (ICT) necessary for the exercise of their profession and for learning throughout their lives |
| C6 | CT6 - Gain life skills and healthy habits, routines, and lifestyles |
| C8 | CT8 - Value the importance of research, innovation and technological development in the socioeconomic and cultural progress of society |
| Learning aims | |||
| Learning outcomes | Study programme competences | ||
| Evaluate the solar resource | AC7 |
BC9 BC13 |
CC2 CC3 |
| Know solar thermal and photovoltaic installations, their components and associated maintenance procedures | AC8 AC10 AC13 |
BC2 BC6 BC16 |
CC6 |
| Assess the feasibility of solar installations | AC13 |
BC16 |
CC8 |
| Know the regulations applicable to solar installations | AC7 |
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| Contents |
| Topic | Sub-topic |
| Solar Resource Assessment. sun geometry. Radiation Maps. | Solar radiation, measures and data sources Inclination angle Shadings |
| Photovoltaic technology | Photovoltaic modules. Electrical properties. Temperature effect. MPPT. Batteries. Charge controllers Inverters Design of photovoltaic systems Electrical protections in the installation Applicable regulations |
| Solar Thermal | Components Facilities classification criteria Captation system Hydraulic system Exchange system Accumulation system Control system Installation calculation Applicable regulations |
| Solar fuels and biofuels | Hydrogen production Biofuels generated by solar energy |
| Solar thermal electricity technology | Concentration systems Perspectives |
| Planning | ||||
| Methodologies / tests | Competencies | Ordinary class hours | Student’s personal work hours | Total hours |
| Guest lecture / keynote speech | A7 | 14 | 14 | 28 |
| Problem solving | A8 A10 B2 B6 B9 B13 | 20 | 26 | 46 |
| Supervised projects | A7 A8 A10 A13 B13 B16 C2 C3 C6 C8 | 0 | 35 | 35 |
| Seminar | A7 A8 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Objective test | A7 B2 B13 C2 C3 | 2 | 5 | 7 |
| Personalized attention | 5 | 0 | 5 | |
| (*)The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students. | ||||
| Methodologies |
| Methodologies | Description |
| Guest lecture / keynote speech | The contents of the syllabus will be reviewed during the classes to expose the main concepts that will allow the student to carry out problems and related work. |
| Problem solving | Problems or assumptions related to the subject will be proposed and some sessions will be dedicated to the use of PVsyst for the design of photovoltaic plants. |
| Supervised projects | One or more solar energy projects will be proposed, for which a report will be presented and an oral presentation will be required. |
| Seminar | They will consist mainly of lectures given by professionals from the field. |
| Objective test | At the end of the term, on the dates established by the Master's calendar, there will be an objective test to assess the knowledge acquired in the subject, both in the classes and in the seminars. |
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| Methodologies | Competencies | Description | Qualification |
| Problem solving | A8 A10 B2 B6 B9 B13 | During the course, problems will be proposed and students will have to solve them on their own in order to be assessed. | 20 |
| Supervised projects | A7 A8 A10 A13 B13 B16 C2 C3 C6 C8 | The project shall consist of the design of solar energy installations. The specifications will be published in advance. An explanatory report justifying the work carried out will be submitted. An oral presentation of the results and conclusions will be made. | 50 |
| Objective test | A7 B2 B13 C2 C3 | On the official dates established by the Master's calendar there will be an objective test. | 30 |
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In the 2nd opportunity the evaluation will consist of the delivery of a project (50%) and taking of an objective test (30%), maintaining the same mark obtained during the course in the problem solving part (20%). |
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| Sources of information |
| Basic |
(). https://www.pveducation.org/.
Arno Smets, Klaus Jäger, Olindo Isabella, René van Swaaij,Miro Zeman (). Solar Energy: The Physics and Engineering of Photovoltaic Conversion, Technologies and Systems. Amazon |
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